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Judge Joan H Deans - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Kansas City, Missouri · SSA Region 07

51.3%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

51.3%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

48.7%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

42%

of decisions

Total Decisions

343

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

396

FY 2025

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Judge Joan H Deans Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Joan H Deans

Based on 21 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Joan H Deans's Statistics

Judge Joan H Deans is an Administrative Law Judge at the Kansas City hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 343 cases, with an approval rate of 51.3%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 58.3%.

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 Joan H Deans Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 42%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 51.3%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 48.7%
Dismissals 13.4%

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 51.3% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (42%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How experienced is Judge Joan H Deans?
In FY 2025, Judge Joan H Deans decided 343 cases and had 396 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 51.3% is below the national average of 58.3%. 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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