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Judge Keith Kearney - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Cleveland, Ohio · SSA Region 05

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

54.8%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

54.8%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

45.2%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

48.2%

of decisions

Total Decisions

465

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

552

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Keith Kearney Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Keith Kearney

Based on 32 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Keith Kearney's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Keith Kearney's Statistics

Judge Keith Kearney is an Administrative Law Judge at the Cleveland hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 465 cases, with an approval rate of 54.8%.

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.

Judge Keith Kearney Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 48.2%
Partially Favorable 6.7%
Total Awards 54.8%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 45.2%
Dismissals 15.8%

About the Cleveland Hearing Office

Judge Keith Kearney hears cases at the Cleveland hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Keith Kearney

What are my chances of approval with Judge Keith Kearney?
Judge Keith Kearney's approval rate is 54.8% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (48.2%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many disability hearings has Judge Keith Kearney conducted?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Keith Kearney decided 465 cases and had 552 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Keith Kearney more favorable than other ALJs?
Judge Keith Kearney's approval rate of 54.8% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where is Judge Keith Kearney located?
Judge Keith Kearney hears cases at the Cleveland hearing office in SSA Region 05. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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