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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Thompson, David
SALT LAKE CITY Stable
-18.7 pts vs national average
0.0%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge38.5%
SALT LAKE CITY52.4%
National avg57.2%
Total decisions
265
Fully favorable
97
36.6%
Partially favorable
5
1.9%
Denials
163
61.5%
Total dispositions
322
Dismissals
57
17.7%
Awards
102
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 36.6%Partially fav. 1.9%Denied 61.5%
Other ALJs at SALT LAKE CITY (4)
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