Bridges, Kathryn

Chicago NHC, IL · Oct 2025 – Sep 2026

Updated May 29, 2026

Hearing Approval Rate

41.8%

Below the national average of 48.6%

Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Bridges approves 41.8% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →

How Judge Bridges Decides Cases

Approved41.8%

Nat'l avg: 48.6%

Denied41.4%

Nat'l avg: 35.0%

Dismissed16.8%

Nat'l avg: 16.3%

Know Your Numbers

Judge Bridges approved 41.8% of dispositions. That’s 6.9 percentage points below the national average of 48.6%. Bridges decided 233 cases out of 280 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 50.2%. 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

280

Approved

117

Denied

116

Hearing Office

Chicago NHC (IL)

9.0 months wait · 1,886 pending

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