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Judge Steven Collins - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Louisville, Kentucky · SSA Region 04

45.5%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

45.5%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

54.5%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

36.2%

of decisions

Total Decisions

356

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

428

FY 2025

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Judge Steven Collins Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Steven Collins

Based on 18 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Steven Collins's Statistics

Judge Steven Collins is an Administrative Law Judge at the Louisville hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 356 cases, with an approval rate of 45.5%.

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 Steven Collins Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 36.2%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 45.5%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 54.5%
Dismissals 16.8%

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 45.5% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (36.2%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How experienced is Judge Steven Collins?
In FY 2025, Judge Steven Collins decided 356 cases and had 428 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 45.5% is below the national average of 58.3%. 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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