Data: Q2 FY2025 · Source: SSA Public Data

Kelly, Robert A

KANSAS CITY Trending Down

22.3%

-35.6% vs national avg

What this means for your case: This judge has a 22.3% 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. Note: their approval rate has been declining over the past 3 years.

Total Decisions

355

Fully Favorable

58

16.3%

Partially Favorable

21

5.9%

Denials

276

77.7%

Total Dispositions

435

Dismissals

80

18.4%

Awards

79

Trend (3yr)

Falling

Decision Breakdown (FY2025)

Fully Fav

Partial

Denied

Fully Favorable: 16.3%Partially Favorable: 5.9%Denied: 77.7%

Approval Rate History

FY2017

28.2%156 dec

FY2018

32.0%350 dec

FY2019

27.6%192 dec

FY2019

29.0%283 dec

FY2020

32.1%392 dec

FY2021

22.8%316 dec

FY2022

33.9%189 dec

FY2023

27.9%355 dec

FY2024

27.5%356 dec

Above national avg Below national avg National avg line

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331 decisions76.1%

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269 decisions72.1%

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259 decisions61.8%

Cooke, Christine A

333 decisions60.1%

Comisky, Michael

288 decisions53.8%

Ambuehl, Christel

218 decisions53.2%

343 decisions51.3%

Werner, Michael

360 decisions45.0%

Mein, Christina Y

370 decisions37.8%

Barnes-Williams, Janice E

172 decisions36.0%

93 decisions34.4%

38 decisions34.2%

4 decisions25.0%