Elias, Yasmin
Phoenix, AZ (North), AZ · Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Hearing Approval Rate
52.9%
Above the national average of 48.6%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Elias approves 52.9% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →
How Judge Elias Decides Cases
Nat'l avg: 48.6%
Nat'l avg: 35.0%
Nat'l avg: 16.3%
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Judge Elias approved 52.9% of dispositions. That’s 4.2 percentage points above the national average of 48.6%. Elias decided 126 cases out of 140 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 58.7%. 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
140
Approved
74
Denied
52
Hearing Office
Phoenix, AZ (North) (AZ)
7.0 months wait · 1,155 pending
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