Data: Q2 FY2025 · Source: SSA Public Data

Matthews, Kelly

HOUSTON WEST Trending Up

40.1%

-17.8% vs national avg

What this means for your case: This judge has a 40.1% 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. Their approval rate has been trending upward over the past 3 years.

Total Decisions

342

Fully Favorable

96

28.1%

Partially Favorable

41

12.0%

Denials

205

59.9%

Total Dispositions

413

Dismissals

71

17.2%

Awards

137

Trend (3yr)

Rising

Decision Breakdown (FY2025)

Fully Fav

Partial

Denied

Fully Favorable: 28.1%Partially Favorable: 12.0%Denied: 59.9%

Approval Rate History

FY2017

44.3%244 dec

FY2018

40.0%417 dec

FY2019

35.2%440 dec

FY2020

32.0%415 dec

FY2020

50.0%2 dec

FY2021

32.5%397 dec

FY2021

75.0%4 dec

FY2022

30.2%285 dec

FY2022

50.0%2 dec

FY2023

24.0%254 dec

FY2023

0.0%1 dec

FY2024

29.4%309 dec

Above national avg Below national avg National avg line

Other Judges at HOUSTON WEST (10)

Strong, Helen F

309 decisions86.4%

441 decisions71.0%

Burdette, Robert N

333 decisions67.3%

70 decisions62.9%

Gilbert, Richard A

433 decisions59.4%

Eason, Kimani R

391 decisions49.1%

304 decisions49.0%

Mendola, Mark J

179 decisions46.9%

Beers, Caroline H

372 decisions37.4%

Bennett, Vincent

244 decisions36.1%