Official SSA Data

Judge Ken H Chau - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Pasadena, California · SSA Region 09

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

73.6%

Approval Rate

73.6%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

26.4%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

65.4%

of decisions

Total Decisions

231

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

294

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Ken H Chau Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Ken H Chau

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

Understanding Judge Ken H Chau's Statistics

Judge Ken H Chau is an Administrative Law Judge at the Pasadena hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 231 cases, with an approval rate of 73.6%.

This approval rate is above the national average of 57.6%. This places the judge among those with higher-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 Ken H Chau Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 65.4%

Partially Favorable 8.2%

Total Awards 73.6%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 26.4%

Dismissals 21.4%

About the Pasadena Hearing Office

Judge Ken H Chau hears cases at the Pasadena hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Ken H Chau

What percentage of cases does Judge Ken H Chau approve?

Judge Ken H Chau's approval rate is 73.6% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (65.4%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How experienced is Judge Ken H Chau?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Ken H Chau decided 231 cases and had 294 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Ken H Chau rank among Social Security ALJs?

Judge Ken H Chau's approval rate of 73.6% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

What office is Judge Ken H Chau assigned to?

Judge Ken H Chau hears cases at the Pasadena hearing office in SSA Region 09. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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