Dutton, Jan E

Omaha, NE · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025

Updated September 26, 2025

Hearing Approval Rate

36.2%

Below the national average of 48.7%

Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Dutton approves 36.2% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →

How Judge Dutton Decides Cases

Approved36.2%

Nat'l avg: 48.7%

Denied46.2%

Nat'l avg: 35.1%

Dismissed17.6%

Nat'l avg: 16.2%

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Judge Dutton approved 36.2% of dispositions. That’s 12.5 percentage points below the national average of 48.7%. Dutton decided 389 cases out of 472 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 44.0%. 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

472

Approved

171

Denied

218

Hearing Office

Omaha (NE)

7.0 months wait · 1,465 pending

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