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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Lehr, Michael

KANSAS CITY Stable

+19.7 pts vs national average

77.4%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge77.4%
KANSAS CITY51.9%
National avg57.8%

Total decisions

341

Fully favorable

246

72.1%

Partially favorable

18

5.3%

Denials

77

22.6%

Total dispositions

390

Dismissals

49

12.6%

Awards

264

3-year trend

Stable

FY2025 decision breakdown

Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 72.1%Partially fav. 5.3%Denied 22.6%

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