Official SSA Data

Judge Melinda Kirkpatrick - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

San Antonio, Texas · SSA Region 06

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

50.3%

Approval Rate

50.3%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

49.7%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

38.6%

of decisions

Total Decisions

485

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

573

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Melinda Kirkpatrick Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Melinda Kirkpatrick

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

Understanding Judge Melinda Kirkpatrick's Statistics

Judge Melinda Kirkpatrick is an Administrative Law Judge at the San Antonio hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 485 cases, with an approval rate of 50.3%.

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 Melinda Kirkpatrick Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 38.6%

Partially Favorable 11.8%

Total Awards 50.3%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 49.7%

Dismissals 15.4%

About the San Antonio Hearing Office

Judge Melinda Kirkpatrick hears cases at the San Antonio hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Melinda Kirkpatrick

What percentage of cases does Judge Melinda Kirkpatrick approve?

Judge Melinda Kirkpatrick's approval rate is 50.3% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (38.6%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How experienced is Judge Melinda Kirkpatrick?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Melinda Kirkpatrick decided 485 cases and had 573 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Melinda Kirkpatrick rank among Social Security ALJs?

Judge Melinda Kirkpatrick's approval rate of 50.3% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

What office is Judge Melinda Kirkpatrick assigned to?

Judge Melinda Kirkpatrick hears cases at the San Antonio hearing office in SSA Region 06. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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