Boyd, Eskunder

New Haven, CT · Oct 2025 – Sep 2026

Updated May 29, 2026

Hearing Approval Rate

50.0%

Above the national average of 48.6%

Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Boyd approves 50.0% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →

How Judge Boyd Decides Cases

Approved50.0%

Nat'l avg: 48.6%

Denied37.2%

Nat'l avg: 35.0%

Dismissed12.8%

Nat'l avg: 16.3%

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Judge Boyd approved 50.0% of dispositions. That’s 1.4 percentage points above the national average of 48.6%. Boyd decided 321 cases out of 368 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 57.3%. Knowing your judge’s track record can help you prepare for your hearing.

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Detailed Case CountsOct 2025 – Sep 2026

Total Cases

368

Approved

184

Denied

137

Hearing Office

New Haven (CT)

8.0 months wait · 1,946 pending

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