PENNSYLVANIA
- 8 Hearing Offices
- 61 Administrative Law Judges
State Approval Rate
45%
National average: 49% ▼ (Below National Avg.)
* Based on aggregated Social Security disability hearing decisions issued during Fiscal Year 2026.
Average Hearing Wait Time
8.1Months
National average: 8.1 Month ● (Near National Avg.)
Hearing offices in PENNSYLVANIA
Approval rates and wait times vary across hearing offices within the same state. Select an office to explore judge-level statistics.
| Hearing Office | Approval Rate | Compared to State Average |
|---|---|---|
| ELKINS PARK | 51% | Above (state avg. 45%) |
| HARRISBURG | 35% | Below (state avg. 45%) |
| JOHNSTOWN | 46% | Near (state avg. 45%) |
| PHILADELPHIA | 44% | Near (state avg. 45%) |
| PHILADELPHIA EAST | 43% | Below (state avg. 45%) |
| PITTSBURGH | 39% | Below (state avg. 45%) |
| SEVEN FIELDS | 63% | Above (state avg. 45%) |
| WILKES BARRE | 39% | Below (state avg. 45%) |
Total hearing outcomes
45%
Approved Cases
17%
Dismissed Cases
38%
Denied Cases
290 Days
Average Case Processing Time
Statistics are aggregated from publicly available Social Security Administration hearing data.