Bedwell, Brent C

Milwaukee, WI · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025

Updated September 26, 2025

Hearing Approval Rate

38.2%

Below the national average of 48.7%

Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Bedwell approves 38.2% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →

How Judge Bedwell Decides Cases

Approved38.2%

Nat'l avg: 48.7%

Denied44.3%

Nat'l avg: 35.1%

Dismissed17.6%

Nat'l avg: 16.2%

Know Your Numbers

Judge Bedwell approved 38.2% of dispositions. That’s 10.6 percentage points below the national average of 48.7%. Bedwell decided 404 cases out of 490 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 46.3%. Knowing your judge’s track record can help you prepare for your hearing.

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Detailed Case CountsOct 2024 – Sep 2025

Total Cases

490

Approved

187

Denied

217

Hearing Office

Milwaukee (WI)

9.0 months wait · 1,759 pending

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