Brennan, Luke A

Billings, MT · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025

Updated September 26, 2025

Hearing Approval Rate

51.9%

Above the national average of 48.7%

Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Brennan approves 51.9% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →

How Judge Brennan Decides Cases

Approved51.9%

Nat'l avg: 48.7%

Denied31.7%

Nat'l avg: 35.1%

Dismissed16.4%

Nat'l avg: 16.2%

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Judge Brennan approved 51.9% of dispositions. That’s 3.2 percentage points above the national average of 48.7%. Brennan decided 417 cases out of 499 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 62.1%. 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

499

Approved

259

Denied

158

Hearing Office

Billings (MT)

9.0 months wait · 1,476 pending

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