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Judge Michael Lehr - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Kansas City, Missouri · SSA Region 07

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

77.2%

Approval Rate

77.2%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

22.8%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

71.8%

of decisions

Total Decisions

451

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

513

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Michael Lehr Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Michael Lehr

Based on 33 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Michael Lehr's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Michael Lehr's Statistics

Judge Michael Lehr is an Administrative Law Judge at the Kansas City hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 451 cases, with an approval rate of 77.2%.

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.

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Judge Michael Lehr Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 71.8%

Partially Favorable 5.3%

Total Awards 77.2%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 22.8%

Dismissals 12.1%

About the Kansas City Hearing Office

Judge Michael Lehr hears cases at the Kansas City hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Michael Lehr

How often does Judge Michael Lehr approve disability cases?

Judge Michael Lehr's approval rate is 77.2% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (71.8%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

What is Judge Michael Lehr's caseload?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Michael Lehr decided 451 cases and had 513 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Michael Lehr's approval rate above or below average?

Judge Michael Lehr's approval rate of 77.2% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Which hearing office does Judge Michael Lehr work at?

Judge Michael Lehr hears cases at the Kansas City hearing office in SSA Region 07. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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