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Judge Kevin Messer - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

San Diego, California · SSA Region 09

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

55.8%

Approval Rate

55.8%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

44.2%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

44.2%

of decisions

Total Decisions

265

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

308

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Kevin Messer Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Kevin Messer

Based on 23 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Kevin Messer's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Kevin Messer's Statistics

Judge Kevin Messer is an Administrative Law Judge at the San Diego hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 265 cases, with an approval rate of 55.8%.

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 Kevin Messer Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 44.2%

Partially Favorable 11.7%

Total Awards 55.8%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 44.2%

Dismissals 14%

About the San Diego Hearing Office

Judge Kevin Messer hears cases at the San Diego hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Kevin Messer

How often does Judge Kevin Messer approve disability cases?

Judge Kevin Messer's approval rate is 55.8% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (44.2%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

What is Judge Kevin Messer's caseload?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Kevin Messer decided 265 cases and had 308 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Kevin Messer's approval rate above or below average?

Judge Kevin Messer's approval rate of 55.8% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Which hearing office does Judge Kevin Messer work at?

Judge Kevin Messer hears cases at the San Diego hearing office in SSA Region 09. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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