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Data: Q2 FY2025 · Source: SSA Public Data

Kovac, Paul

PITTSBURGH Trending Up

54.6%

-3.2% vs national avg

What this means for your case: This judge's 54.6% approval rate is somewhat below the national average of 57.8%. Thorough preparation and strong medical evidence will be especially important. Their approval rate has been trending upward over the past 3 years.

Total Decisions

357

Fully Favorable

172

48.2%

Partially Favorable

23

6.4%

Denials

162

45.4%

Total Dispositions

454

Dismissals

97

21.4%

Awards

195

Trend (3yr)

Rising

Decision Breakdown (FY2025)

Fully Fav
Partial
Denied
Fully Favorable: 48.2%Partially Favorable: 6.4%Denied: 45.4%

Approval Rate History

FY2018
33.0%97 dec
FY2019
35.8%422 dec
FY2020
37.4%305 dec
FY2021
39.9%283 dec
FY2022
40.4%245 dec
FY2023
47.0%219 dec
FY2024
49.9%333 dec
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