Official SSA Data

Judge Kelly Matthews - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Houston West, Texas · SSA Region 06

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

31.1%

Approval Rate

31.1%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

68.9%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

21.4%

of decisions

Total Decisions

341

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

432

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Kelly Matthews Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Kelly Matthews

Based on 25 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Kelly Matthews's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Kelly Matthews's Statistics

Judge Kelly Matthews is an Administrative Law Judge at the Houston West hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 341 cases, with an approval rate of 31.1%.

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 Kelly Matthews Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 21.4%

Partially Favorable 9.7%

Total Awards 31.1%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 68.9%

Dismissals 21.1%

About the Houston West Hearing Office

Judge Kelly Matthews hears cases at the Houston West hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Kelly Matthews

How often does Judge Kelly Matthews approve disability cases?

Judge Kelly Matthews's approval rate is 31.1% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (21.4%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

What is Judge Kelly Matthews's caseload?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Kelly Matthews decided 341 cases and had 432 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Kelly Matthews's approval rate above or below average?

Judge Kelly Matthews's approval rate of 31.1% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Which hearing office does Judge Kelly Matthews work at?

Judge Kelly Matthews hears cases at the Houston West hearing office in SSA Region 06. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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