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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Kadlec, Kathleen

ORLAND PARK Stable

-42.1 pts vs national average

0.0%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge15.7%
ORLAND PARK40.8%
National avg57.8%

Total decisions

217

Fully favorable

17

7.8%

Partially favorable

17

7.8%

Denials

183

84.3%

Total dispositions

283

Dismissals

66

23.3%

Awards

34

3-year trend

Stable

FY2025 decision breakdown

Denied
Fully fav. 7.8%Partially fav. 7.8%Denied 84.3%

Approval rate history

FY2016
59.8%122 dec
FY2017
40.1%319 dec
FY2018
27.8%266 dec
FY2019
41.3%450 dec
FY2020
28.6%367 dec
FY2021
21.2%198 dec
FY2021
30.4%115 dec
FY2022
10.6%217 dec
FY2022
0.0%4 dec
FY2023
6.3%160 dec
FY2024
8.0%112 dec
FY2024
4.8%125 dec
Above national Below national National avg

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