Approval rates
The approval rate for Kevin W. Fallis is 42% across 3,455 decisions on record since 2016. This figure sits within the 42% to 81% range observed among the 9 judges whose most recent office on record is the Flint hearing office. In the latest reporting period, the judge's 41% approval rate compares to a 60% rate for the office, a 60% rate for the state, and a 58% rate nationally. These figures reflect historical trends rather than predictions for your hearing.
Office- and national-level breakdowns of fully favorable vs denial rates aren't currently published by SSA in the per-office disposition data. The judge's own breakdown is the detail we have today.
Approval rate over time
Year-over-year approval rate across Judge Fallis's docket. Annual rates fluctuate with the mix of cases SSA assigns; the longer-run pattern is more informative than any single year.
Decision pattern
Since 2016, your approval rate for Kevin W. Fallis has fluctuated. With 3,455 decisions on record, the data shows a 44% approval rate in 2016, 47% in 2022, and 41% in the partial 2026 fiscal year. These variations reflect the changing nature of the cases assigned to the bench.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Fallis's bench. Judge-specific preparation guidance requires a corpus of public Appeals Council decisions involving each judge, which we haven't built yet.
- Bring a clean treating-physician record. Longitudinal primary-care or specialist notes spanning the disability period, with consistent symptom documentation, are typically the strongest evidence at hearing. A single month's records usually aren't enough.
- Don't rely on consultative exams alone. If your medical evidence is built primarily around a one-time CE finding, expect detailed questioning. Supplement with treating-source statements where possible.
- Prepare for daily-activity questions. Have honest, specific answers about a typical day. Answers that conflict with the medical record (in either direction) tend to hurt credibility.
- Expect transferable-skills probing. A vocational expert will usually testify about jobs available to someone with your limitations. Your representative should be prepared to cross-examine.
About the Flint hearing office
Kevin W. Fallis's most recent office on record is the Flint hearing office, which serves you if you are in Michigan. This office maintains a bench of 9 judges whose most recent office on record is this location. The office-wide approval rate in the latest reporting period was 60%. You can see the Flint hearing office page for the full ALJ roster.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Flint
The Social Security Administration assigns cases using a workload-balancing algorithm, meaning the judge you are assigned is random. There are 9 judges whose most recent office on record is the Flint hearing office. Approval rates across this bench range from 42% to 81% on their since-2016 records. You can view the full office roster on the Flint hearing office page.
Approval rates change with a lawyer
Source: U.S. Government Accountability Office, GAO-18-37. The 3× gap is a population-wide average across all judges; individual outcomes vary.
Frequently asked questions
Kevin W. Fallis has an approval rate of 42% since 2016, which is at the lower end of the 42% to 81% range for the 9 judges whose most recent office on record is the Flint hearing office. Because case assignment is random, an attorney can help you prepare a case that meets the evidentiary standards of this specific bench.
The approval rate for Kevin W. Fallis has varied over time, starting at 44% in 2016 and reaching 41% in the partial 2026 fiscal year. These fluctuations are common and often reflect changes in the types of cases assigned to the office. A qualified attorney can help you understand how your specific medical evidence aligns with these historical patterns.
No, you cannot request a specific judge. The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases to judges at the Flint hearing office. Since you cannot choose your judge, working with an attorney to build a strong, evidence-based case is the best way to prepare for your hearing.
An SSDI hearing is a non-adversarial proceeding where a judge reviews your medical records and hears testimony about your limitations. You will likely be asked about your work history and daily activities. An attorney can help you prepare your testimony and ensure your medical evidence is clearly presented to the judge.
The 42% approval rate for Kevin W. Fallis since 2016 is a statistical summary of past decisions, not a prediction for your specific hearing. Every case is unique, and the strength of your medical evidence is the most important factor in a favorable outcome. An attorney can help you evaluate your case and prepare for the specific requirements of your hearing.
