Official SSA Data

Judge John Kooser - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Seven Fields, Pennsylvania · SSA Region 03

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

77.4%

Approval Rate

77.4%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

22.6%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

68.5%

of decisions

Total Decisions

499

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

569

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge John Kooser Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge John Kooser

Based on 33 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge John Kooser's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge John Kooser's Statistics

Judge John Kooser is an Administrative Law Judge at the Seven Fields hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 499 cases, with an approval rate of 77.4%.

This approval rate is above the national average of 57.6%. This places the judge among those with higher-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 John Kooser Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 68.5%

Partially Favorable 8.8%

Total Awards 77.4%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 22.6%

Dismissals 12.3%

About the Seven Fields Hearing Office

Judge John Kooser hears cases at the Seven Fields hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge John Kooser

What are my chances of approval with Judge John Kooser?

Judge John Kooser's approval rate is 77.4% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (68.5%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many disability hearings has Judge John Kooser conducted?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge John Kooser decided 499 cases and had 569 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge John Kooser more favorable than other ALJs?

Judge John Kooser's approval rate of 77.4% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where is Judge John Kooser located?

Judge John Kooser hears cases at the Seven Fields hearing office in SSA Region 03. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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