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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Westley, Eric

CLEVELAND Stable

-5.6 pts vs national average

0.0%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge52.2%
CLEVELAND51.3%
National avg57.8%

Total decisions

274

Fully favorable

134

48.9%

Partially favorable

9

3.3%

Denials

131

47.8%

Total dispositions

317

Dismissals

43

13.6%

Awards

143

3-year trend

Stable

FY2025 decision breakdown

Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 48.9%Partially fav. 3.3%Denied 47.8%

Approval rate history

FY2012
38.9%36 dec
FY2013
40.7%349 dec
FY2014
45.8%402 dec
FY2015
43.4%399 dec
FY2016
45.8%391 dec
FY2017
51.8%421 dec
FY2018
47.3%391 dec
FY2019
52.0%410 dec
FY2020
59.5%388 dec
FY2021
62.3%302 dec
FY2022
62.1%227 dec
FY2023
61.3%292 dec
FY2024
58.4%399 dec
Above national Below national National avg

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