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Data: Q2 FY2025 · Source: SSA Public Data

Preston, Kathryn

NHC ST LOUIS Trending Up

43.7%

-14.1% vs national avg

What this means for your case: This judge has a 43.7% 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

222

Fully Favorable

66

29.7%

Partially Favorable

31

14.0%

Denials

125

56.3%

Total Dispositions

267

Dismissals

45

16.9%

Awards

97

Trend (3yr)

Rising

Decision Breakdown (FY2025)

Fully Fav
Partial
Denied
Fully Favorable: 29.7%Partially Favorable: 14.0%Denied: 56.3%

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
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