CHATTANOOGA Hearing Office
- TENNESSEE
- 30 Administrative Law Judges
Office Approval Rate
57%
State average: 49%
▲ (Above State Avg.)
National average: 49% ▲ (Above National Avg.)
National average: 49% ▲ (Above National Avg.)
* Based on aggregated Social Security disability hearing decisions issued during Fiscal Year 2026.
Average Hearing Wait Time
7Months
State average: 7 Month
● (Near State Avg.)
National average: 8.1 Month ▼ (Below National Avg.)
National average: 8.1 Month ▼ (Below National Avg.)
List of Judges
Judges at this hearing office vary in approval rates and decision volume. Select a judge to view individual statistics.
(Judge-level statistics reflect the most recent fiscal year with available data.
Approval rates may vary over time and by case type.)
| Judge Name | Approval Rate | Compared to Office Average | Decision Count | Most Recent Fiscal Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Waller | 35% | Below (office avg. 57%) | 71 | 2015 |
| Lesley Troope | 61% | Above (office avg. 57%) | 71 | 2015 |
| Michael R Swan | 59% | Above (office avg. 57%) | 5,095 | 2025 |
| Eduardo Soto | 74% | Above (office avg. 57%) | 3,615 | 2018 |
| Edward A Snyder | 56% | Near (office avg. 57%) | 2,230 | 2013 |
| Angela Saindon | 49% | Below (office avg. 57%) | 1,253 | 2020 |
| John F Proctor | 74% | Above (office avg. 57%) | 2,514 | 2014 |
| Katie H Pierce | 49% | Below (office avg. 57%) | 856 | 2025 |
| Windell R Owens | 69% | Above (office avg. 57%) | 306 | 2010 |
| Richard A Opp | 71% | Above (office avg. 57%) | 3,260 | 2015 |
| Bernard J O'Brien | 64% | Above (office avg. 57%) | 408 | 2011 |
| Suhirjahaan Morehead | 32% | Below (office avg. 57%) | 1,900 | 2025 |
| Suhir Morehead | 0% | Below (office avg. 57%) | 0 | — |
| Frederick McGrath | 53% | Below (office avg. 57%) | 1,359 | 2020 |
| John H Maclean | 0% | Below (office avg. 57%) | 2 | 2010 |
| Kristie Luffman-Minor | 45% | Below (office avg. 57%) | 1,803 | 2025 |
| Wesley R Kliner | 48% | Below (office avg. 57%) | 2,139 | 2025 |
| Carey Jobe | 50% | Below (office avg. 57%) | 4,579 | 2020 |
| William O Gray | 63% | Above (office avg. 57%) | 4,302 | 2019 |
| Richard W Gordon | 67% | Above (office avg. 57%) | 2,172 | 2013 |
| Kristen Glover | 38% | Below (office avg. 57%) | 61 | 2016 |
| Ronald J Feibus | 44% | Below (office avg. 57%) | 2,990 | 2017 |
| James E Deen | 73% | Above (office avg. 57%) | 2,513 | 2016 |
| Henry H. Chambers | 64% | Above (office avg. 57%) | 774 | 2019 |
| John E Case | 64% | Above (office avg. 57%) | 4,030 | 2025 |
| Michael L Brownfield | 47% | Below (office avg. 57%) | 219 | 2025 |
| Lauren L Benedict | 45% | Below (office avg. 57%) | 1,765 | 2025 |
| Lauren Benedict | 53% | Below (office avg. 57%) | 497 | 2016 |
| Jeannie S Bartlett | 42% | Below (office avg. 57%) | 2,404 | 2016 |
| Joseph V Barker | 84% | Above (office avg. 57%) | 1,233 | 2012 |
Advanced office metrics
These statistics provide additional context about how cases are processed at this hearing office.
They reflect system-level activity, not individual judge decision behavior, and may vary based on administrative and procedural factors.
280 Days
Average Case Processing Time
19%
Dismissal Rate
24%
Denied Rate
1.2
Dispositions per Day per ALJ
Statistics are aggregated from publicly available Social Security Administration hearing data.