Kelly, Robert A
Kansas City, MO · Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Hearing Approval Rate
18.9%
Below the national average of 48.6%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Kelly approves 18.9% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →
How Judge Kelly Decides Cases
Nat'l avg: 48.6%
Nat'l avg: 35.0%
Nat'l avg: 16.3%
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Judge Kelly approved 18.9% of dispositions. That’s 29.7 percentage points below the national average of 48.6%. Kelly decided 275 cases out of 359 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 24.7%. Knowing your judge’s track record can help you prepare for your hearing.
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Get Your Free GuideDetailed Case Counts— Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Total Cases
359
Approved
68
Denied
207
Hearing Office
Kansas City (MO)
8.0 months wait · 3,886 pending
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