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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Preston, Kathryn
NHC ST LOUIS · primary of 2 offices Trending up
-15.4 pts vs national average
0.0%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge42.4%
NHC ST LOUIS50.4%
National avg57.8%
Figures below are for NHC ST LOUIS, this judge’s busiest office. They also have records at 1 other office (ST LOUIS).
Total decisions
205
Fully favorable
59
28.8%
Partially favorable
28
13.7%
Denials
118
57.6%
Total dispositions
273
Dismissals
68
24.9%
Awards
87
3-year trend
Rising
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 28.8%Partially fav. 13.7%Denied 57.6%
Approval rate history
FY2018
55.0%100 dec
FY2019
46.5%482 dec
FY2020
53.2%410 dec
FY2021
49.0%343 dec
FY2021
33.3%12 dec
FY2022
42.8%278 dec
FY2023
47.3%222 dec
FY2024
48.8%240 dec
Above national Below national National avg
Other ALJs at NHC ST LOUIS (6)
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