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Judge Michael Comisky - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Kansas City, Missouri · SSA Region 07

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

45%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

45%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

55%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

39.5%

of decisions

Total Decisions

342

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

421

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Michael Comisky Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Michael Comisky

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

Understanding Judge Michael Comisky's Statistics

Judge Michael Comisky is an Administrative Law Judge at the Kansas City hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 342 cases, with an approval rate of 45%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 57.6%. This places the judge among those with lower-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 Michael Comisky Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 39.5%
Partially Favorable 5.6%
Total Awards 45%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 55%
Dismissals 18.8%

About the Kansas City Hearing Office

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Michael Comisky

How often does Judge Michael Comisky approve disability cases?
Judge Michael Comisky's approval rate is 45% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (39.5%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
What is Judge Michael Comisky's caseload?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Michael Comisky decided 342 cases and had 421 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Michael Comisky's approval rate above or below average?
Judge Michael Comisky's approval rate of 45% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Which hearing office does Judge Michael Comisky work at?
Judge Michael Comisky hears cases at the Kansas City hearing office in SSA Region 07. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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