Official SSA Data

Judge Matthew C. Kawalek - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Colorado Springs, Colorado · SSA Region 08

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

35%

Approval Rate

35%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

65%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

18.4%

of decisions

Total Decisions

472

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

531

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Matthew C. Kawalek Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Matthew C. Kawalek

Based on 32 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Matthew C. Kawalek's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Matthew C. Kawalek's Statistics

Judge Matthew C. Kawalek is an Administrative Law Judge at the Colorado Springs hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 472 cases, with an approval rate of 35%.

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 Matthew C. Kawalek Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 18.4%

Partially Favorable 16.5%

Total Awards 35%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 65%

Dismissals 11.1%

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 is Judge Matthew C. Kawalek's approval rate?

Judge Matthew C. Kawalek's approval rate is 35% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (18.4%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many cases has Judge Matthew C. Kawalek decided?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Matthew C. Kawalek decided 472 cases and had 531 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Matthew C. Kawalek compare to other judges?

Judge Matthew C. Kawalek's approval rate of 35% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where does Judge Matthew C. Kawalek hear cases?

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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