Bruce, David R
Orland Park, IL · Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Hearing Approval Rate
46.4%
Below the national average of 48.6%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Bruce approves 46.4% 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: 48.6%
Nat'l avg: 35.0%
Nat'l avg: 16.3%
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Judge Bruce approved 46.4% of dispositions. That’s 2.2 percentage points below the national average of 48.6%. Bruce decided 300 cases out of 351 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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Get Your Free GuideDetailed Case Counts— Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Total Cases
351
Approved
163
Denied
137
Hearing Office
Orland Park (IL)
8.0 months wait · 1,883 pending
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