Official SSA Data

Judge Howard Kauffman - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania · SSA Region 03

Statistics cover the 12 months ending July 2026, the period reported across this site.

42.2%

Approval Rate

42.2%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

57.8%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

34.3%

of decisions

Total Decisions

472

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

585

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Howard Kauffman Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Howard Kauffman

Based on 32 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Howard Kauffman's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Howard Kauffman's Statistics

Judge Howard Kauffman is an Administrative Law Judge at the Harrisburg hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 472 cases, with an approval rate of 42.2%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 57.6%. This places the judge among those with lower-than-average approval rates.

Important: Past approval rates do not predict future outcomes. Each case is decided on its individual merits based on the evidence presented. Many factors influence outcomes beyond judge statistics, including the quality of medical evidence and legal representation.

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Judge Howard Kauffman Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 34.3%

Partially Favorable 7.8%

Total Awards 42.2%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 57.8%

Dismissals 19.3%

About the Harrisburg Hearing Office

Judge Howard Kauffman hears cases at the Harrisburg hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Howard Kauffman

What are my chances of approval with Judge Howard Kauffman?

Judge Howard Kauffman's approval rate is 42.2% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (34.3%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many disability hearings has Judge Howard Kauffman conducted?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Howard Kauffman decided 472 cases and had 585 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Howard Kauffman more favorable than other ALJs?

Judge Howard Kauffman's approval rate of 42.2% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where is Judge Howard Kauffman located?

Judge Howard Kauffman hears cases at the Harrisburg hearing office in SSA Region 03. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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