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Updated July 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
65.4%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge65.4%
SAN JOSE63.4%
National avg57.7%
Total decisions
283
Fully favorable
135
47.7%
Partially favorable
50
17.7%
Denials
98
34.6%
Total dispositions
349
Dismissals
66
18.9%
Awards
185
FY2026 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 47.7%Partially fav. 17.7%Denied 34.6%
Other ALJs at SAN JOSE (6)
Judges in California with the most decisions
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