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Data: Q2 FY2025 · Source: SSA Public Data

Werner, Michael

KANSAS CITY Stable

45.0%

-12.8% vs national avg

What this means for your case: This judge has a 45.0% 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.

Total Decisions

360

Fully Favorable

112

31.1%

Partially Favorable

50

13.9%

Denials

198

55.0%

Total Dispositions

411

Dismissals

51

12.4%

Awards

162

Trend (3yr)

Stable

Decision Breakdown (FY2025)

Fully Fav
Partial
Denied
Fully Favorable: 31.1%Partially Favorable: 13.9%Denied: 55.0%

Approval Rate History

FY2018
43.3%157 dec
FY2019
32.5%477 dec
FY2020
32.1%386 dec
FY2021
33.6%348 dec
FY2022
35.1%265 dec
FY2023
39.0%100 dec
FY2023
35.2%196 dec
FY2024
42.4%356 dec
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259 decisions61.8%
Cooke, Christine A
333 decisions60.1%
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288 decisions53.8%
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218 decisions53.2%
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343 decisions51.3%
Mein, Christina Y
370 decisions37.8%
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172 decisions36.0%
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93 decisions34.4%
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38 decisions34.2%
Kidd, M. S
4 decisions25.0%
Kelly, Robert A
355 decisions22.3%