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Judge Paul Kovac - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · SSA Region 03

54.6%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

54.6%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

45.4%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

48.2%

of decisions

Total Decisions

357

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

454

FY 2025

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Judge Paul Kovac Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Paul Kovac

Based on 20 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Paul Kovac's Statistics

Judge Paul Kovac is an Administrative Law Judge at the Pittsburgh hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 357 cases, with an approval rate of 54.6%.

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 Paul Kovac Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 48.2%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 54.6%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 45.4%
Dismissals 21.4%

About the Pittsburgh Hearing Office

Judge Paul Kovac hears cases at the Pittsburgh hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Paul Kovac

How often does Judge Paul Kovac approve disability cases?
Judge Paul Kovac's approval rate is 54.6% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (48.2%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
What is Judge Paul Kovac's caseload?
In FY 2025, Judge Paul Kovac decided 357 cases and had 454 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Paul Kovac's approval rate above or below average?
Judge Paul Kovac's approval rate of 54.6% is below the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Which hearing office does Judge Paul Kovac work at?
Judge Paul Kovac hears cases at the Pittsburgh hearing office in SSA Region 03. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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