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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Kearney, Keith

CLEVELAND Stable

-3.0 pts vs national average

54.7%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge54.7%
CLEVELAND51.5%
National avg57.8%

Total decisions

349

Fully favorable

166

47.6%

Partially favorable

25

7.2%

Denials

158

45.3%

Total dispositions

406

Dismissals

57

14.0%

Awards

191

3-year trend

Stable

FY2025 decision breakdown

Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 47.6%Partially fav. 7.2%Denied 45.3%

Approval rate history

FY2016
38.8%80 dec
FY2016
46.2%238 dec
Above national Below national National avg

Other ALJs at CLEVELAND (10)

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