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Judge Kathryn Preston - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Nhc St Louis, Missouri · SSA Region 12

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

42.9%

Approval Rate

42.9%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

57.1%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

27.5%

of decisions

Total Decisions

324

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

424

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Kathryn Preston Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Kathryn Preston

Based on 22 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Kathryn Preston's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Kathryn Preston's Statistics

Judge Kathryn Preston is an Administrative Law Judge at the Nhc St Louis hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 324 cases, with an approval rate of 42.9%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 57.6%. This places the judge among those with lower-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.

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Judge Kathryn Preston Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 27.5%

Partially Favorable 15.4%

Total Awards 42.9%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 57.1%

Dismissals 23.6%

About the Nhc St Louis Hearing Office

Judge Kathryn Preston hears cases at the Nhc St Louis hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Kathryn Preston

What are my chances of approval with Judge Kathryn Preston?

Judge Kathryn Preston's approval rate is 42.9% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (27.5%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many disability hearings has Judge Kathryn Preston conducted?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Kathryn Preston decided 324 cases and had 424 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Kathryn Preston more favorable than other ALJs?

Judge Kathryn Preston's approval rate of 42.9% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where is Judge Kathryn Preston located?

Judge Kathryn Preston hears cases at the Nhc St Louis hearing office in SSA Region 12. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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