Data: Q2 FY2025 · Source: SSA Public Data

Kauffman, Howard

HARRISBURG Stable

40.0%

-17.9% vs national avg

What this means for your case: This judge has a 40.0% 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.

Total Decisions

438

Fully Favorable

155

35.4%

Partially Favorable

4.6%

Denials

263

60.0%

Total Dispositions

523

Dismissals

16.3%

Awards

175

Trend (3yr)

Stable

Decision Breakdown (FY2025)

Fully Fav

Denied

Fully Favorable: 35.4%Partially Favorable: 4.6%Denied: 60.0%

Approval Rate History

FY2015

50.0%6 dec

FY2016

50.0%2 dec

FY2016

41.1%287 dec

FY2017

41.2%335 dec

FY2017

33.3%3 dec

FY2018

39.9%406 dec

FY2019

37.1%423 dec

FY2020

39.9%323 dec

FY2021

37.8%386 dec

FY2022

41.0%334 dec

FY2023

42.4%283 dec

FY2024

39.6%414 dec

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