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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Messer, Kevin
SAN DIEGO Stable
-3.7 pts vs national average
0.0%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge53.5%
SAN DIEGO61.1%
National avg57.2%
Total decisions
172
Fully favorable
70
40.7%
Partially favorable
22
12.8%
Denials
80
46.5%
Total dispositions
206
Dismissals
34
16.5%
Awards
92
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 40.7%Partially fav. 12.8%Denied 46.5%
Other ALJs at SAN DIEGO (7)
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