Official SSA Data

Judge Michael Werner - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Kansas City, Missouri · SSA Region 07

45%

Approval Rate

45%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

55%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

31.1%

of decisions

Total Decisions

360

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

411

FY 2025

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Judge Michael Werner Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Michael Werner

Based on 21 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Michael Werner's Statistics

Judge Michael Werner is an Administrative Law Judge at the Kansas City hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 360 cases, with an approval rate of 45%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 58.3%. 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 31.1%

Partially Favorable N/A

Total Awards 45%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 55%

Dismissals 12.4%

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 45% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (31.1%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many disability hearings has Judge Michael Werner conducted?

In FY 2025, Judge Michael Werner decided 360 cases and had 411 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 45% is below the national average of 58.3%. 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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