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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Messer, Kevin
SAN DIEGO Stable
-4.4 pts vs national average
53.4%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge53.4%
SAN DIEGO54.3%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
191
Fully favorable
79
41.4%
Partially favorable
23
12.0%
Denials
89
46.6%
Total dispositions
228
Dismissals
37
16.2%
Awards
102
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 41.4%Partially fav. 12.0%Denied 46.6%
Other ALJs at SAN DIEGO (8)
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