Engel, David W
Tulsa, OK · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Hearing Approval Rate
66.1%
Above the national average of 48.7%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Engel approves 66.1% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →
How Judge Engel Decides Cases
Nat'l avg: 48.7%
Nat'l avg: 35.1%
Nat'l avg: 16.2%
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Judge Engel approved 66.1% of dispositions. That’s 17.3 percentage points above the national average of 48.7%. Engel decided 222 cases out of 283 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 84.2%. 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
283
Approved
187
Denied
35
Hearing Office
Tulsa (OK)
7.0 months wait · 1,614 pending
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