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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Kaczmarek, Michael
PITTSBURGH Stable
-6.8 pts vs national average
0.0%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge50.4%
PITTSBURGH50.3%
National avg57.2%
Total decisions
232
Fully favorable
106
45.7%
Partially favorable
11
4.7%
Denials
115
49.6%
Total dispositions
285
Dismissals
53
18.6%
Awards
117
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 45.7%Partially fav. 4.7%Denied 49.6%
Other ALJs at PITTSBURGH (6)
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