Data: Q2 FY2025 · Source: SSA Public Data

Kawalek, Matthew C

COLORADO SPRINGS Stable

40.3%

-17.5% vs national avg

What this means for your case: This judge has a 40.3% 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

424

Fully Favorable

18.4%

Partially Favorable

21.9%

Denials

253

59.7%

Total Dispositions

496

Dismissals

14.5%

Awards

171

Trend (3yr)

Stable

Decision Breakdown (FY2025)

Fully Fav

Partial

Denied

Fully Favorable: 18.4%Partially Favorable: 21.9%Denied: 59.7%

Approval Rate History

FY2015

45.3%95 dec

FY2015

39.1%23 dec

FY2017

45.3%384 dec

FY2018

38.3%394 dec

FY2019

36.6%459 dec

FY2020

32.7%376 dec

FY2021

38.2%393 dec

FY2022

43.2%359 dec

FY2023

41.6%327 dec

FY2024

38.6%381 dec

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