Official SSA Data

Judge Kevin W Messer - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

San Diego, California · SSA Region 09

56.4%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

56.4%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

43.6%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

45.7%

of decisions

Total Decisions

289

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

338

FY 2025

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Judge Kevin W Messer Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Kevin W Messer

Based on 17 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Kevin W Messer's Statistics

Judge Kevin W Messer is an Administrative Law Judge at the San Diego hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 289 cases, with an approval rate of 56.4%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 58.3%.

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 W Messer Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 45.7%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 56.4%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 43.6%
Dismissals 14.5%

About the San Diego Hearing Office

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Kevin W Messer

What percentage of cases does Judge Kevin W Messer approve?
Judge Kevin W Messer's approval rate is 56.4% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (45.7%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How experienced is Judge Kevin W Messer?
In FY 2025, Judge Kevin W Messer decided 289 cases and had 338 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
How does Judge Kevin W Messer rank among Social Security ALJs?
Judge Kevin W Messer's approval rate of 56.4% is below the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
What office is Judge Kevin W Messer assigned to?
Judge Kevin W Messer hears cases at the San Diego hearing office in SSA Region 09. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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