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Judge Karen B Kostol - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Morgantown, West Virginia · SSA Region 03

52.3%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

52.3%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

47.7%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

42%

of decisions

Total Decisions

88

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

108

FY 2025

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Judge Karen B Kostol Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Karen B Kostol

Based on 9 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Karen B Kostol's Statistics

Judge Karen B Kostol is an Administrative Law Judge at the Morgantown hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 88 cases, with an approval rate of 52.3%.

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

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 Karen B Kostol Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 42%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 52.3%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 47.7%
Dismissals 18.5%

About the Morgantown Hearing Office

Judge Karen B Kostol hears cases at the Morgantown hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Karen B Kostol

What is Judge Karen B Kostol's approval rate?
Judge Karen B Kostol's approval rate is 52.3% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (42%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many cases has Judge Karen B Kostol decided?
In FY 2025, Judge Karen B Kostol decided 88 cases and had 108 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
How does Judge Karen B Kostol compare to other judges?
Judge Karen B Kostol's approval rate of 52.3% is below the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where does Judge Karen B Kostol hear cases?
Judge Karen B Kostol hears cases at the Morgantown hearing office in SSA Region 03. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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