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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Kawalek, Matthew C.
COLORADO SPRINGS Stable
-23.9 pts vs national average
33.8%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge33.8%
COLORADO SPRINGS45.5%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
334
Fully favorable
69
20.7%
Partially favorable
44
13.2%
Denials
221
66.2%
Total dispositions
376
Dismissals
42
11.2%
Awards
113
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 20.7%Partially fav. 13.2%Denied 66.2%
Other ALJs at COLORADO SPRINGS (3)
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