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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Watson, Carl Bennett
CHARLESTON SC Stable
-9.9 pts vs national average
47.8%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge47.8%
CHARLESTON SC48.9%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
278
Fully favorable
109
39.2%
Partially favorable
24
8.6%
Denials
145
52.2%
Total dispositions
334
Dismissals
56
16.8%
Awards
133
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 39.2%Partially fav. 8.6%Denied 52.2%
Other ALJs at CHARLESTON SC (4)
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