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Judge Michael S Kaczmarek - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · SSA Region 03

41.9%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

41.9%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

58.1%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

35.2%

of decisions

Total Decisions

375

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

469

FY 2025

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Judge Michael S Kaczmarek Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Michael S Kaczmarek

Based on 20 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Michael S Kaczmarek's Statistics

Judge Michael S Kaczmarek is an Administrative Law Judge at the Pittsburgh hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 375 cases, with an approval rate of 41.9%.

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.

Judge Michael S Kaczmarek Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 35.2%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 41.9%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 58.1%
Dismissals 20%

About the Pittsburgh Hearing Office

Judge Michael S Kaczmarek hears cases at the Pittsburgh hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Michael S Kaczmarek

What percentage of cases does Judge Michael S Kaczmarek approve?
Judge Michael S Kaczmarek's approval rate is 41.9% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (35.2%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How experienced is Judge Michael S Kaczmarek?
In FY 2025, Judge Michael S Kaczmarek decided 375 cases and had 469 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
How does Judge Michael S Kaczmarek rank among Social Security ALJs?
Judge Michael S Kaczmarek's approval rate of 41.9% is below the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
What office is Judge Michael S Kaczmarek assigned to?
Judge Michael S Kaczmarek hears cases at the Pittsburgh hearing office in SSA Region 03. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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