Official SSA Data

Judge John Kooser - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Seven Fields, Pennsylvania · SSA Region 03

74.9%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

74.9%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

25.1%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

69.5%

of decisions

Total Decisions

475

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

526

FY 2025

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Judge John Kooser Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge John Kooser

Based on 23 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge John Kooser's Statistics

Judge John Kooser is an Administrative Law Judge at the Seven Fields hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 475 cases, with an approval rate of 74.9%.

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

Judge John Kooser Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 69.5%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 74.9%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 25.1%
Dismissals 9.7%

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 74.9% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (69.5%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many disability hearings has Judge John Kooser conducted?
In FY 2025, Judge John Kooser decided 475 cases and had 526 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 74.9% is above the national average of 58.3%. 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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