Official SSA Data

Judge Joan H Deans - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Kansas City, Missouri · SSA Region 07

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

50.9%

Approval Rate

50.9%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

49.1%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

40.2%

of decisions

Total Decisions

405

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

469

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Joan H Deans Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Joan H Deans

Based on 31 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Joan H Deans's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Joan H Deans's Statistics

Judge Joan H Deans is an Administrative Law Judge at the Kansas City hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 405 cases, with an approval rate of 50.9%.

This approval rate is below 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.

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Judge Joan H Deans Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 40.2%

Partially Favorable 10.6%

Total Awards 50.9%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 49.1%

Dismissals 13.6%

About the Kansas City Hearing Office

Judge Joan H Deans hears cases at the Kansas City hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Joan H Deans

What percentage of cases does Judge Joan H Deans approve?

Judge Joan H Deans's approval rate is 50.9% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (40.2%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How experienced is Judge Joan H Deans?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Joan H Deans decided 405 cases and had 469 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Joan H Deans rank among Social Security ALJs?

Judge Joan H Deans's approval rate of 50.9% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

What office is Judge Joan H Deans assigned to?

Judge Joan H Deans hears cases at the Kansas City hearing office in SSA Region 07. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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