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Judge Kelly Walls - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Phoenix North, Arizona · SSA Region 09

44.2%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

44.2%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

55.8%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

29.8%

of decisions

Total Decisions

292

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

367

FY 2025

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Judge Kelly Walls Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Kelly Walls

Based on 17 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Kelly Walls's Statistics

Judge Kelly Walls is an Administrative Law Judge at the Phoenix North hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 292 cases, with an approval rate of 44.2%.

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 Kelly Walls Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 29.8%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 44.2%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 55.8%
Dismissals 20.4%

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 44.2% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (29.8%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many disability hearings has Judge Kelly Walls conducted?
In FY 2025, Judge Kelly Walls decided 292 cases and had 367 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 44.2% is below the national average of 58.3%. 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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