Baker, Mark
Richmond, VA · Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Hearing Approval Rate
42.6%
Below the national average of 48.6%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Baker approves 42.6% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →
How Judge Baker Decides Cases
Nat'l avg: 48.6%
Nat'l avg: 35.0%
Nat'l avg: 16.3%
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Judge Baker approved 42.6% of dispositions. That’s 6.0 percentage points below the national average of 48.6%. Baker decided 236 cases out of 305 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 55.1%. 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
305
Approved
130
Denied
106
Hearing Office
Richmond (VA)
7.0 months wait · 1,863 pending
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