Official SSA Data

Judge Kathryn Bridges - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Nhc Chicago, Illinois · SSA Region 12

53.7%

Approval Rate

53.7%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

46.3%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

39.3%

of decisions

Total Decisions

242

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

293

FY 2025

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Judge Kathryn Bridges Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Kathryn Bridges

Based on 7 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Kathryn Bridges's Statistics

Judge Kathryn Bridges is an Administrative Law Judge at the Nhc Chicago hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 242 cases, with an approval rate of 53.7%.

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.

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Judge Kathryn Bridges Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 39.3%

Partially Favorable N/A

Total Awards 53.7%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 46.3%

Dismissals 17.4%

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 53.7% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (39.3%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How experienced is Judge Kathryn Bridges?

In FY 2025, Judge Kathryn Bridges decided 242 cases and had 293 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 53.7% is below the national average of 58.3%. 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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