Francis, Joyce
Knoxville, TN · Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Hearing Approval Rate
7.7%
Below the national average of 48.6%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Francis approves 7.7% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →
How Judge Francis Decides Cases
Nat'l avg: 48.6%
Nat'l avg: 35.0%
Nat'l avg: 16.3%
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Judge Francis approved 7.7% of dispositions. That’s 41.0 percentage points below the national average of 48.6%. Francis decided 186 cases out of 261 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 10.8%. 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
261
Approved
20
Denied
166
Hearing Office
Knoxville (TN)
8.0 months wait · 1,569 pending
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