Grunberg, Hope G
Baltimore NHC, MD · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Hearing Approval Rate
39.0%
Below the national average of 48.7%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Grunberg approves 39.0% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →
How Judge Grunberg Decides Cases
Nat'l avg: 48.7%
Nat'l avg: 35.1%
Nat'l avg: 16.2%
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Judge Grunberg approved 39.0% of dispositions. That’s 9.7 percentage points below the national average of 48.7%. Grunberg decided 33 cases out of 41 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 48.5%. 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
41
Approved
16
Denied
17
Hearing Office
Baltimore NHC (MD)
9.0 months wait · 2,059 pending
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