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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Kearney, Keith

CLEVELAND Stable

-2.8 pts vs national average

0.0%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge54.4%
CLEVELAND51.3%
National avg57.2%

Total decisions

316

Fully favorable

149

47.2%

Partially favorable

23

7.3%

Denials

144

45.6%

Total dispositions

366

Dismissals

50

13.7%

Awards

172

3-year trend

Stable

FY2025 decision breakdown

Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 47.2%Partially fav. 7.3%Denied 45.6%

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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