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Judge Kevin Barnes - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Dayton, Ohio · SSA Region 05

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

78.3%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

78.3%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

21.7%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

75.1%

of decisions

Total Decisions

465

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

541

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Kevin Barnes Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Kevin Barnes

Based on 32 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Kevin Barnes's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Kevin Barnes's Statistics

Judge Kevin Barnes is an Administrative Law Judge at the Dayton hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 465 cases, with an approval rate of 78.3%.

This approval rate is above the national average of 57.6%. This places the judge among those with higher-than-average approval rates.

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 Kevin Barnes Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 75.1%
Partially Favorable 3.2%
Total Awards 78.3%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 21.7%
Dismissals 14%

About the Dayton Hearing Office

Judge Kevin Barnes hears cases at the Dayton hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Kevin Barnes

What are my chances of approval with Judge Kevin Barnes?
Judge Kevin Barnes's approval rate is 78.3% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (75.1%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many disability hearings has Judge Kevin Barnes conducted?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Kevin Barnes decided 465 cases and had 541 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Kevin Barnes more favorable than other ALJs?
Judge Kevin Barnes's approval rate of 78.3% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where is Judge Kevin Barnes located?
Judge Kevin Barnes hears cases at the Dayton hearing office in SSA Region 05. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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