Fina, Joel G
Oak Brook, IL · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Hearing Approval Rate
60.6%
Above the national average of 48.7%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Fina approves 60.6% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →
How Judge Fina Decides Cases
Nat'l avg: 48.7%
Nat'l avg: 35.1%
Nat'l avg: 16.2%
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Judge Fina approved 60.6% of dispositions. That’s 11.8 percentage points above the national average of 48.7%. Fina decided 126 cases out of 137 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 65.9%. 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
137
Approved
83
Denied
43
Hearing Office
Oak Brook (IL)
7.0 months wait · 914 pending
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