Official SSA Data

Judge Michael Werner - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Kansas City, Missouri · SSA Region 07

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

48.5%

Approval Rate

48.5%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

51.5%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

30.7%

of decisions

Total Decisions

394

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

454

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Michael Werner Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Michael Werner

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

Understanding Judge Michael Werner's Statistics

Judge Michael Werner is an Administrative Law Judge at the Kansas City hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 394 cases, with an approval rate of 48.5%.

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.

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Judge Michael Werner Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 30.7%

Partially Favorable 17.8%

Total Awards 48.5%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 51.5%

Dismissals 13.2%

About the Kansas City Hearing Office

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Michael Werner

What are my chances of approval with Judge Michael Werner?

Judge Michael Werner's approval rate is 48.5% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (30.7%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many disability hearings has Judge Michael Werner conducted?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Michael Werner decided 394 cases and had 454 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Michael Werner more favorable than other ALJs?

Judge Michael Werner's approval rate of 48.5% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where is Judge Michael Werner located?

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

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