Official SSA Data

Judge Michael Kaczmarek - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · SSA Region 03

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

50.6%

Approval Rate

50.6%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

49.4%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

44.9%

of decisions

Total Decisions

316

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

393

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Michael Kaczmarek Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Michael Kaczmarek

Based on 27 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Michael Kaczmarek's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Michael Kaczmarek's Statistics

Judge Michael Kaczmarek is an Administrative Law Judge at the Pittsburgh hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 316 cases, with an approval rate of 50.6%.

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 Michael Kaczmarek Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 44.9%

Partially Favorable 5.7%

Total Awards 50.6%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 49.4%

Dismissals 19.6%

About the Pittsburgh Hearing Office

Judge Michael Kaczmarek hears cases at the Pittsburgh hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Michael Kaczmarek

How often does Judge Michael Kaczmarek approve disability cases?

Judge Michael Kaczmarek's approval rate is 50.6% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (44.9%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

What is Judge Michael Kaczmarek's caseload?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Michael Kaczmarek decided 316 cases and had 393 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Michael Kaczmarek's approval rate above or below average?

Judge Michael Kaczmarek's approval rate of 50.6% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Which hearing office does Judge Michael Kaczmarek work at?

Judge Michael Kaczmarek hears cases at the Pittsburgh hearing office in SSA Region 03. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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