KENTUCKY
- 4 Hearing Offices
- 48 Administrative Law Judges
State Approval Rate
47%
National average: 49% ▼ (Below National Avg.)
* Based on aggregated Social Security disability hearing decisions issued during Fiscal Year 2026.
Average Hearing Wait Time
6.6Months
National average: 8.1 Month ▼ (Below National Avg.)
Hearing offices in KENTUCKY
Approval rates and wait times vary across hearing offices within the same state. Select an office to explore judge-level statistics.
| Hearing Office | Approval Rate | Compared to State Average |
|---|---|---|
| LEXINGTON | 45% | Below (state avg. 47%) |
| LOUISVILLE | 46% | Near (state avg. 47%) |
| MIDDLESBORO | 46% | Near (state avg. 47%) |
| PADUCAH | 49% | Above (state avg. 47%) |
Total hearing outcomes
47%
Approved Cases
14%
Dismissed Cases
39%
Denied Cases
241 Days
Average Case Processing Time
Statistics are aggregated from publicly available Social Security Administration hearing data.