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Judge Matthew C Kawalek - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Colorado Springs, Colorado · SSA Region 08

40.3%

Approval Rate

40.3%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

59.7%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

18.4%

of decisions

Total Decisions

424

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

496

FY 2025

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Judge Matthew C Kawalek Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Matthew C Kawalek

Based on 22 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Matthew C Kawalek's Statistics

Judge Matthew C Kawalek is an Administrative Law Judge at the Colorado Springs hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 424 cases, with an approval rate of 40.3%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 58.3%. 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 Matthew C Kawalek Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 18.4%

Partially Favorable N/A

Total Awards 40.3%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 59.7%

Dismissals 14.5%

About the Colorado Springs Hearing Office

Judge Matthew C Kawalek hears cases at the Colorado Springs hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Matthew C Kawalek

What percentage of cases does Judge Matthew C Kawalek approve?

Judge Matthew C Kawalek's approval rate is 40.3% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (18.4%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How experienced is Judge Matthew C Kawalek?

In FY 2025, Judge Matthew C Kawalek decided 424 cases and had 496 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Matthew C Kawalek rank among Social Security ALJs?

Judge Matthew C Kawalek's approval rate of 40.3% is below the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.

What office is Judge Matthew C Kawalek assigned to?

Judge Matthew C Kawalek hears cases at the Colorado Springs hearing office in SSA Region 08. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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