Official SSA Data

Judge Howard Kauffman - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania · SSA Region 03

40%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

40%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

60%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

35.4%

of decisions

Total Decisions

438

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

523

FY 2025

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Judge Howard Kauffman Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Howard Kauffman

Based on 22 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Howard Kauffman's Statistics

Judge Howard Kauffman is an Administrative Law Judge at the Harrisburg hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 438 cases, with an approval rate of 40%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 58.3%. 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.

Judge Howard Kauffman Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 35.4%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 40%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 60%
Dismissals 16.3%

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 40% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (35.4%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many disability hearings has Judge Howard Kauffman conducted?
In FY 2025, Judge Howard Kauffman decided 438 cases and had 523 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 40% is below the national average of 58.3%. 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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