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Judge Melinda W Kirkpatrick - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

San Antonio, Texas · SSA Region 06

52.4%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

52.4%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

47.6%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

42.5%

of decisions

Total Decisions

332

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

405

FY 2025

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Judge Melinda W Kirkpatrick Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Melinda W Kirkpatrick

Based on 20 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Melinda W Kirkpatrick's Statistics

Judge Melinda W Kirkpatrick is an Administrative Law Judge at the San Antonio hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 332 cases, with an approval rate of 52.4%.

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 Melinda W Kirkpatrick Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 42.5%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 52.4%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 47.6%
Dismissals 18%

About the San Antonio Hearing Office

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Melinda W Kirkpatrick

How often does Judge Melinda W Kirkpatrick approve disability cases?
Judge Melinda W Kirkpatrick's approval rate is 52.4% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (42.5%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
What is Judge Melinda W Kirkpatrick's caseload?
In FY 2025, Judge Melinda W Kirkpatrick decided 332 cases and had 405 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Melinda W Kirkpatrick's approval rate above or below average?
Judge Melinda W Kirkpatrick's approval rate of 52.4% is below the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Which hearing office does Judge Melinda W Kirkpatrick work at?
Judge Melinda W Kirkpatrick hears cases at the San Antonio hearing office in SSA Region 06. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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