Bucci, Patricia A
Phoenix, AZ (North), AZ · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Hearing Approval Rate
29.1%
Below the national average of 48.7%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Bucci approves 29.1% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →
How Judge Bucci Decides Cases
Nat'l avg: 48.7%
Nat'l avg: 35.1%
Nat'l avg: 16.2%
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Judge Bucci approved 29.1% of dispositions. That’s 19.7 percentage points below the national average of 48.7%. Bucci decided 71 cases out of 86 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 35.2%. 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
86
Approved
25
Denied
46
Hearing Office
Phoenix, AZ (North) (AZ)
11.0 months wait · 1,360 pending
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