On August 11, 2023, the Inspector General produced a report analyzing trends in ALJ decisions between 2018 and 2022. The report shows that the total number of decisions is down by nearly half between 2018 and 2022. The report also reveals that there are 25 percent fewer ALJs in 2022 than in 2018. Comparing allowances and denials shows a slight uptick in allowances and a slight downtick in denials. This data suggests that widespread telephonic and Teams hearings have not significantly impacted award rates, and NOSSCR continues to advocate that all hearing modalities remain widely accessible.