Bruce, David R
Orland Park, IL · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Hearing Approval Rate
51.0%
Above the national average of 48.7%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Bruce approves 51.0% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →
How Judge Bruce Decides Cases
Nat'l avg: 48.7%
Nat'l avg: 35.1%
Nat'l avg: 16.2%
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Judge Bruce approved 51.0% of dispositions. That’s 2.2 percentage points above the national average of 48.7%. Bruce decided 401 cases out of 465 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 59.1%. Knowing your judge’s track record can help you prepare for your hearing.
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Get Your Free GuideDetailed Case Counts— Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Total Cases
465
Approved
237
Denied
164
Hearing Office
Orland Park (IL)
7.5 months wait · 1,840 pending
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