Official SSA Data

Judge Robert Kelly - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Kansas City, Missouri · SSA Region 07

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

24.9%

Approval Rate

24.9%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

75.1%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

19.6%

of decisions

Total Decisions

382

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

497

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Robert Kelly Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Robert Kelly

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

Understanding Judge Robert Kelly's Statistics

Judge Robert Kelly is an Administrative Law Judge at the Kansas City hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 382 cases, with an approval rate of 24.9%.

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 Robert Kelly Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 19.6%

Partially Favorable 5.2%

Total Awards 24.9%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 75.1%

Dismissals 23.1%

About the Kansas City Hearing Office

Judge Robert Kelly hears cases at the Kansas City hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Robert Kelly

What percentage of cases does Judge Robert Kelly approve?

Judge Robert Kelly's approval rate is 24.9% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (19.6%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How experienced is Judge Robert Kelly?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Robert Kelly decided 382 cases and had 497 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Robert Kelly rank among Social Security ALJs?

Judge Robert Kelly's approval rate of 24.9% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

What office is Judge Robert Kelly assigned to?

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

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