Disability Hearing Judge Statistics
Approval rates and wait times for Social Security disability hearings, organized by state, hearing office, and judge.
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View hearing office and judge-level statistics for a specific state.
National Averages
- 49% Case Approval Rate
- 298 Days Average Case Processing time
Based on aggregated Social Security disability hearing decisions issued during Fiscal Year 2025.
National averages are provided for context and comparison.
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Key terms
Approval rate
The percentage of disability hearings that result in a fully or partially favorable decision.
Administrative Law Judge (ALJ)
A federal judge who conducts hearings and issues decisions on Social Security disability claims.
Hearing office
A regional Social Security Administration office where disability hearings are held and judges are assigned.
Wait time
The average number of days between requesting a hearing and receiving a decision.
Additional resources
Disability Benefits Estimator
Estimate potential monthly disability benefits.
SSA Field Office Locator
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Resource & Methodology
Information about data sources, definitions, and methodology.