Official SSA Data

Judge Keith J Kearney - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Cleveland, Ohio · SSA Region 05

56.6%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

56.6%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

43.4%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

50.1%

of decisions

Total Decisions

419

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

491

FY 2025

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Judge Keith J Kearney Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Keith J Kearney

Based on 22 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Keith J Kearney's Statistics

Judge Keith J Kearney is an Administrative Law Judge at the Cleveland hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 419 cases, with an approval rate of 56.6%.

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.

Judge Keith J Kearney Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 50.1%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 56.6%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 43.4%
Dismissals 14.7%

About the Cleveland Hearing Office

Judge Keith J Kearney hears cases at the Cleveland hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Keith J Kearney

What are my chances of approval with Judge Keith J Kearney?
Judge Keith J Kearney's approval rate is 56.6% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (50.1%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many disability hearings has Judge Keith J Kearney conducted?
In FY 2025, Judge Keith J Kearney decided 419 cases and had 491 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Keith J Kearney more favorable than other ALJs?
Judge Keith J Kearney's approval rate of 56.6% is below the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where is Judge Keith J Kearney located?
Judge Keith J Kearney hears cases at the Cleveland hearing office in SSA Region 05. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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