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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%

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