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Updated July 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Yokus, Chris

OMAHANebraska Stable

-33.1 pts vs national average

24.6%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge24.6%
OMAHA50.0%
National avg57.7%

Total decisions

354

Fully favorable

55

15.5%

Partially favorable

32

9.0%

Denials

267

75.4%

Total dispositions

420

Dismissals

66

15.7%

Awards

87

3-year trend

Stable

FY2026 decision breakdown

Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 15.5%Partially fav. 9.0%Denied 75.4%

Approval rate history

FY2017
47.1%119 dec
FY2018
34.0%338 dec
FY2019
35.9%337 dec
FY2020
32.5%292 dec
FY2021
25.4%232 dec
FY2022
23.5%272 dec
FY2023
21.7%166 dec
FY2024
27.4%350 dec
Above national Below national National avg

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