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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Volz, Louis J
NEW ORLEANS Stable
+27.8 pts vs national average
0.0%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge85.0%
NEW ORLEANS52.5%
National avg57.2%
Total decisions
60
Fully favorable
48
80.0%
Partially favorable
3
5.0%
Denials
9
15.0%
Total dispositions
64
Dismissals
4
6.3%
Awards
51
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Fully fav. 80.0%Partially fav. 5.0%Denied 15.0%
Other ALJs at NEW ORLEANS (5)
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