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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Thompson, David
SALT LAKE CITY Stable
-20.6 pts vs national average
37.2%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge37.2%
SALT LAKE CITY52.3%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
296
Fully favorable
105
35.5%
Partially favorable
5
1.7%
Denials
186
62.8%
Total dispositions
362
Dismissals
66
18.2%
Awards
110
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 35.5%Partially fav. 1.7%Denied 62.8%
Other ALJs at SALT LAKE CITY (4)
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