Bryant, S A

Washington, DC · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025

Updated September 26, 2025

Hearing Approval Rate

63.2%

Above the national average of 48.7%

Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Bryant approves 63.2% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →

How Judge Bryant Decides Cases

Approved63.2%

Nat'l avg: 48.7%

Denied12.5%

Nat'l avg: 35.1%

Dismissed24.3%

Nat'l avg: 16.2%

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Judge Bryant approved 63.2% of dispositions. That’s 14.4 percentage points above the national average of 48.7%. Bryant decided 290 cases out of 383 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 83.5%. 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

383

Approved

242

Denied

48

Hearing Office

Washington (DC)

8.0 months wait · 2,979 pending

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