Kanner, Brian G

Bronx, NY · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025

Updated September 26, 2025

Hearing Approval Rate

58.1%

Above the national average of 48.7%

Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Kanner approves 58.1% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →

How Judge Kanner Decides Cases

Approved58.1%

Nat'l avg: 48.7%

Denied19.2%

Nat'l avg: 35.1%

Dismissed22.7%

Nat'l avg: 16.2%

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Judge Kanner approved 58.1% of dispositions. That’s 9.4 percentage points above the national average of 48.7%. Kanner decided 133 cases out of 172 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 75.2%. Knowing your judge’s track record can help you prepare for your hearing.

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Detailed Case CountsOct 2024 – Sep 2025

Total Cases

172

Approved

100

Denied

33

Hearing Office

Bronx (NY)

9.0 months wait · 2,004 pending

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