Official SSA Data

Judge Paul F Kelly - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Albany, New York · SSA Region 02

89.6%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

89.6%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

10.4%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

86.2%

of decisions

Total Decisions

268

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

330

FY 2025

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Judge Paul F Kelly Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Paul F Kelly

Based on 18 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Paul F Kelly's Statistics

Judge Paul F Kelly is an Administrative Law Judge at the Albany hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 268 cases, with an approval rate of 89.6%.

This approval rate is above the national average of 58.3%. This places the judge among those with higher-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 Paul F Kelly Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 86.2%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 89.6%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 10.4%
Dismissals 18.8%

About the Albany Hearing Office

Judge Paul F Kelly hears cases at the Albany hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Paul F Kelly

What is Judge Paul F Kelly's approval rate?
Judge Paul F Kelly's approval rate is 89.6% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (86.2%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many cases has Judge Paul F Kelly decided?
In FY 2025, Judge Paul F Kelly decided 268 cases and had 330 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
How does Judge Paul F Kelly compare to other judges?
Judge Paul F Kelly's approval rate of 89.6% is above the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where does Judge Paul F Kelly hear cases?
Judge Paul F Kelly hears cases at the Albany hearing office in SSA Region 02. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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