Approval Rate
66.4%
vs 57.6% national, same period
Denial Rate
33.6%
of decisions
Fully Favorable
62.1%
of decisions
Total Decisions
140
12 months ending July 2026
Total Dispositions
179
12 months ending July 2026
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Judge James Kearns Approval Rate Over Time
Historical approval rate for Judge James Kearns
Based on 3 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge James Kearns's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.
Understanding Judge James Kearns's Statistics
Judge James Kearns is an Administrative Law Judge at the Bronx hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 140 cases, with an approval rate of 66.4%.
This approval rate is above the national average of 57.6%.
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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