Franklin, Perry L

Springfield, MO · Oct 2025 – Sep 2026

Updated May 29, 2026

Hearing Approval Rate

43.8%

Below the national average of 48.6%

Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Franklin approves 43.8% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →

How Judge Franklin Decides Cases

Approved43.8%

Nat'l avg: 48.6%

Denied41.5%

Nat'l avg: 35.0%

Dismissed14.7%

Nat'l avg: 16.3%

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Judge Franklin approved 43.8% of dispositions. That’s 4.9 percentage points below the national average of 48.6%. Franklin decided 261 cases out of 306 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 51.3%. Knowing your judge’s track record can help you prepare for your hearing.

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Detailed Case CountsOct 2025 – Sep 2026

Total Cases

306

Approved

134

Denied

127

Hearing Office

Springfield (MO)

7.0 months wait · 1,453 pending

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