Kinkade, Jana
Dallas, TX (North), TX · Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Hearing Approval Rate
61.2%
Above the national average of 48.6%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Kinkade approves 61.2% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →
How Judge Kinkade Decides Cases
Nat'l avg: 48.6%
Nat'l avg: 35.0%
Nat'l avg: 16.3%
Know Your Numbers
Judge Kinkade approved 61.2% of dispositions. That’s 12.6 percentage points above the national average of 48.6%. Kinkade decided 271 cases out of 338 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 76.4%. 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
338
Approved
207
Denied
64
Hearing Office
Dallas, TX (North) (TX)
7.0 months wait · 5,576 pending
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