Approval rates
The approval rate for William E. Kumpe is based on 1,032 decisions recorded between 2016 and 2018. This data provides a statistical look at past outcomes rather than a guarantee of future results.
Judge Kumpe is not in SSA's latest disposition file, so there is no 12-month figure. The most recent period with decisions on record is September 28, 2018. Those rows are left out rather than estimated.
Judge Kumpe isn't in SSA's latest disposition file, so the judge comparison tool, which compares active judges over the same 12 months, leaves them out.
Approval rate over time
Year-over-year approval rate across Judge Kumpe'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
William E. Kumpe decided 1,032 cases on record from 2016 through 2018. The approval rate was 78% in 2016, 71% in 2017, and 67% in 2018. This trend shows the year-over-year change in decisions issued during that window.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Kumpe'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.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Creve Coeur
The Social Security Administration assigns cases randomly, meaning you cannot choose your judge. There are 7 judges whose most recent office on record is the Creve Coeur Hearing Office. For preparation purposes, the guidance is the same regardless of which judge you are assigned.
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
William E. Kumpe has a 74% approval rate on record through 2018. Because the Social Security Administration assigns cases randomly, you cannot choose your judge. An attorney can help you understand how to present your evidence regardless of which judge is assigned to your case.
Yes, the approval rate for William E. Kumpe moved from 78% in 2016 to 67% in 2018. These figures represent the decisions on record during that time. A qualified attorney can help you evaluate your case strategy based on the current requirements of the disability process.
No, you cannot request a specific judge. The Social Security Administration uses an automated workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases to available judges. An attorney can help you prepare for your hearing regardless of the judge assigned.
The 74% approval rate for William E. Kumpe reflects past decisions and is not a prediction for your specific hearing. Your outcome depends on the medical evidence and testimony provided in your file. An attorney can help you ensure your case is as strong as possible before your hearing date.
