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Judge Brian Kane - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Rochester, New York · SSA Region 02

Statistics cover the 12 months ending July 2026, the period reported across this site.

61.1%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

61.1%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

38.9%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

56%

of decisions

Total Decisions

352

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

416

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Brian Kane Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Brian Kane

Based on 28 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Brian Kane's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Brian Kane's Statistics

Judge Brian Kane is an Administrative Law Judge at the Rochester hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 352 cases, with an approval rate of 61.1%.

This approval rate is above the national average of 57.6%.

Important: Past approval rates do not predict future outcomes. Each case is decided on its individual merits based on the evidence presented. Many factors influence outcomes beyond judge statistics, including the quality of medical evidence and legal representation.

Judge Brian Kane Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 56%
Partially Favorable 5.1%
Total Awards 61.1%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 38.9%
Dismissals 15.4%

About the Rochester Hearing Office

Judge Brian Kane hears cases at the Rochester hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Brian Kane

What percentage of cases does Judge Brian Kane approve?
Judge Brian Kane's approval rate is 61.1% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (56%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How experienced is Judge Brian Kane?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Brian Kane decided 352 cases and had 416 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
How does Judge Brian Kane rank among Social Security ALJs?
Judge Brian Kane's approval rate of 61.1% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.
What office is Judge Brian Kane assigned to?
Judge Brian Kane hears cases at the Rochester hearing office in SSA Region 02. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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