Brady, Edward L

Wilkes-Barre, PA · Oct 2025 – Sep 2026

Updated May 29, 2026

Hearing Approval Rate

46.0%

Below the national average of 48.6%

Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Brady approves 46.0% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →

How Judge Brady Decides Cases

Approved46.0%

Nat'l avg: 48.6%

Denied38.7%

Nat'l avg: 35.0%

Dismissed15.3%

Nat'l avg: 16.3%

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Judge Brady approved 46.0% of dispositions. That’s 2.6 percentage points below the national average of 48.6%. Brady decided 300 cases out of 354 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 54.3%. 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

354

Approved

163

Denied

137

Hearing Office

Wilkes-Barre (PA)

8.5 months wait · 4,478 pending

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