Official SSA Data

Judge Kelly Walls - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Phoenix North, Arizona · SSA Region 09

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

50.8%

Approval Rate

50.8%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

49.2%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

40.3%

of decisions

Total Decisions

315

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

390

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Kelly Walls Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Kelly Walls

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

Understanding Judge Kelly Walls's Statistics

Judge Kelly Walls is an Administrative Law Judge at the Phoenix North hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 315 cases, with an approval rate of 50.8%.

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.

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Judge Kelly Walls Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 40.3%

Partially Favorable 10.5%

Total Awards 50.8%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 49.2%

Dismissals 19.2%

About the Phoenix North Hearing Office

Judge Kelly Walls hears cases at the Phoenix North hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Kelly Walls

What are my chances of approval with Judge Kelly Walls?

Judge Kelly Walls's approval rate is 50.8% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (40.3%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many disability hearings has Judge Kelly Walls conducted?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Kelly Walls decided 315 cases and had 390 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Kelly Walls more favorable than other ALJs?

Judge Kelly Walls's approval rate of 50.8% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where is Judge Kelly Walls located?

Judge Kelly Walls hears cases at the Phoenix North hearing office in SSA Region 09. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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