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Data: Q2 FY2025 · Source: SSA Public Data

Kaczmarek, Michael S

PITTSBURGH Trending Up

41.9%

-16.0% vs national avg

What this means for your case: This judge has a 41.9% approval rate — significantly below the national average of 57.8%. Expect a high bar for evidence. Prepare thoroughly for cross-examination and ensure all medical records are complete. Their approval rate has been trending upward over the past 3 years.

Total Decisions

375

Fully Favorable

132

35.2%

Partially Favorable

25

6.7%

Denials

218

58.1%

Total Dispositions

469

Dismissals

94

20.0%

Awards

157

Trend (3yr)

Rising

Decision Breakdown (FY2025)

Fully Fav
Partial
Denied
Fully Favorable: 35.2%Partially Favorable: 6.7%Denied: 58.1%

Approval Rate History

FY2013
40.8%211 dec
FY2014
41.3%189 dec
FY2015
43.3%231 dec
FY2017
48.3%174 dec
FY2018
52.0%202 dec
FY2019
43.7%213 dec
FY2020
43.6%172 dec
FY2021
34.9%295 dec
FY2022
33.0%270 dec
FY2023
36.4%231 dec
FY2024
43.9%305 dec
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