Kovac, Paul
Pittsburgh, PA · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Hearing Approval Rate
43.0%
Below the national average of 48.7%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Kovac approves 43.0% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →
How Judge Kovac Decides Cases
Nat'l avg: 48.7%
Nat'l avg: 35.1%
Nat'l avg: 16.2%
Know Your Numbers
Judge Kovac approved 43.0% of dispositions. That’s 5.8 percentage points below the national average of 48.7%. Kovac decided 357 cases out of 454 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 54.6%. Knowing your judge’s track record can help you prepare for your hearing.
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Get Your Free GuideDetailed Case Counts— Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Total Cases
454
Approved
195
Denied
162
Hearing Office
Pittsburgh (PA)
8.0 months wait · 2,038 pending
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