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Judge Kevin Vodak - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Evanston, Illinois · SSA Region 05

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

58.6%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

58.6%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

41.4%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

49.3%

of decisions

Total Decisions

428

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

513

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Kevin Vodak Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Kevin Vodak

Based on 30 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Kevin Vodak's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Kevin Vodak's Statistics

Judge Kevin Vodak is an Administrative Law Judge at the Evanston hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 428 cases, with an approval rate of 58.6%.

This approval rate is above 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.

Judge Kevin Vodak Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 49.3%
Partially Favorable 9.3%
Total Awards 58.6%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 41.4%
Dismissals 16.6%

About the Evanston Hearing Office

Judge Kevin Vodak hears cases at the Evanston hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Kevin Vodak

What are my chances of approval with Judge Kevin Vodak?
Judge Kevin Vodak's approval rate is 58.6% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (49.3%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many disability hearings has Judge Kevin Vodak conducted?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Kevin Vodak decided 428 cases and had 513 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Kevin Vodak more favorable than other ALJs?
Judge Kevin Vodak's approval rate of 58.6% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where is Judge Kevin Vodak located?
Judge Kevin Vodak hears cases at the Evanston hearing office in SSA Region 05. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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