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Judge Paul F Kelly - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Albany, New York · SSA Region 02

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

92.2%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

92.2%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

7.8%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

87.8%

of decisions

Total Decisions

345

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

405

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Paul F Kelly Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Paul F Kelly

Based on 26 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Paul F Kelly's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Paul F Kelly's Statistics

Judge Paul F Kelly is an Administrative Law Judge at the Albany hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 345 cases, with an approval rate of 92.2%.

This approval rate is above the national average of 57.6%. 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 87.8%
Partially Favorable 4.3%
Total Awards 92.2%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 7.8%
Dismissals 14.8%

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 92.2% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (87.8%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many cases has Judge Paul F Kelly decided?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Paul F Kelly decided 345 cases and had 405 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 92.2% is above the national average of 57.6%. 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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