Official SSA Data

Judge Kathleen McDade - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Elkins Park, Pennsylvania · SSA Region 03

61.1%

Approval Rate

61.1%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

38.9%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

55.8%

of decisions

Total Decisions

226

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

258

FY 2025

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Judge Kathleen McDade Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Kathleen McDade

Based on 15 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Kathleen McDade's Statistics

Judge Kathleen McDade is an Administrative Law Judge at the Elkins Park hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 226 cases, with an approval rate of 61.1%.

This approval rate is above 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.

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Judge Kathleen McDade Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 55.8%

Partially Favorable N/A

Total Awards 61.1%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 38.9%

Dismissals 12.4%

About the Elkins Park Hearing Office

Judge Kathleen McDade hears cases at the Elkins Park hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Kathleen McDade

What are my chances of approval with Judge Kathleen McDade?

Judge Kathleen McDade's approval rate is 61.1% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (55.8%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many disability hearings has Judge Kathleen McDade conducted?

In FY 2025, Judge Kathleen McDade decided 226 cases and had 258 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Kathleen McDade more favorable than other ALJs?

Judge Kathleen McDade's approval rate of 61.1% is above the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where is Judge Kathleen McDade located?

Judge Kathleen McDade hears cases at the Elkins Park hearing office in SSA Region 03. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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