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Judge Kathryn Preston - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Nhc St Louis, Missouri · SSA Region 12

43.7%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

43.7%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

56.3%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

29.7%

of decisions

Total Decisions

222

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

267

FY 2025

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Judge Kathryn Preston Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Kathryn Preston

Based on 12 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Kathryn Preston's Statistics

Judge Kathryn Preston is an Administrative Law Judge at the Nhc St Louis hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 222 cases, with an approval rate of 43.7%.

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

Judge Kathryn Preston Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 29.7%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 43.7%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 56.3%
Dismissals 16.9%

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 43.7% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (29.7%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many disability hearings has Judge Kathryn Preston conducted?
In FY 2025, Judge Kathryn Preston decided 222 cases and had 267 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 43.7% is below the national average of 58.3%. 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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