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Judge Kathryn Bridges - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Nhc Chicago, Illinois · SSA Region 12

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

52%

Approval Rate

52%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

48%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

38.9%

of decisions

Total Decisions

350

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

432

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Kathryn Bridges Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Kathryn Bridges

Based on 16 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Kathryn Bridges's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Kathryn Bridges's Statistics

Judge Kathryn Bridges is an Administrative Law Judge at the Nhc Chicago hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 350 cases, with an approval rate of 52%.

This approval rate is below 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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Judge Kathryn Bridges Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 38.9%

Partially Favorable 13.1%

Total Awards 52%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 48%

Dismissals 19%

About the Nhc Chicago Hearing Office

Judge Kathryn Bridges hears cases at the Nhc Chicago hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Kathryn Bridges

What percentage of cases does Judge Kathryn Bridges approve?

Judge Kathryn Bridges's approval rate is 52% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (38.9%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How experienced is Judge Kathryn Bridges?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Kathryn Bridges decided 350 cases and had 432 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Kathryn Bridges rank among Social Security ALJs?

Judge Kathryn Bridges's approval rate of 52% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

What office is Judge Kathryn Bridges assigned to?

Judge Kathryn Bridges hears cases at the Nhc Chicago hearing office in SSA Region 12. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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