Official SSA Data

Judge Kenneth Ayers - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Newark, New Jersey · SSA Region 02

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

42.9%

Approval Rate

42.9%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

57.1%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

36%

of decisions

Total Decisions

378

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

451

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Kenneth Ayers Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Kenneth Ayers

Based on 28 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Kenneth Ayers's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Kenneth Ayers's Statistics

Judge Kenneth Ayers is an Administrative Law Judge at the Newark hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 378 cases, with an approval rate of 42.9%.

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 Kenneth Ayers Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 36%

Partially Favorable 6.9%

Total Awards 42.9%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 57.1%

Dismissals 16.2%

About the Newark Hearing Office

Judge Kenneth Ayers hears cases at the Newark hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Kenneth Ayers

What percentage of cases does Judge Kenneth Ayers approve?

Judge Kenneth Ayers's approval rate is 42.9% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (36%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How experienced is Judge Kenneth Ayers?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Kenneth Ayers decided 378 cases and had 451 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Kenneth Ayers rank among Social Security ALJs?

Judge Kenneth Ayers's approval rate of 42.9% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

What office is Judge Kenneth Ayers assigned to?

Judge Kenneth Ayers hears cases at the Newark hearing office in SSA Region 02. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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