Official SSA Data

Judge Steven Collins - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Louisville, Kentucky · SSA Region 04

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

48.1%

Approval Rate

48.1%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

51.9%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

38.4%

of decisions

Total Decisions

437

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

508

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Steven Collins Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Steven Collins

Based on 28 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Steven Collins's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Steven Collins's Statistics

Judge Steven Collins is an Administrative Law Judge at the Louisville hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 437 cases, with an approval rate of 48.1%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 57.6%. 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.

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Judge Steven Collins Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 38.4%

Partially Favorable 9.6%

Total Awards 48.1%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 51.9%

Dismissals 14%

About the Louisville Hearing Office

Judge Steven Collins hears cases at the Louisville hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Steven Collins

What percentage of cases does Judge Steven Collins approve?

Judge Steven Collins's approval rate is 48.1% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (38.4%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How experienced is Judge Steven Collins?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Steven Collins decided 437 cases and had 508 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Steven Collins rank among Social Security ALJs?

Judge Steven Collins's approval rate of 48.1% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

What office is Judge Steven Collins assigned to?

Judge Steven Collins hears cases at the Louisville hearing office in SSA Region 04. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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