Hanekamp, Stephen M
St. Louis, MO · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Hearing Approval Rate
42.2%
Below the national average of 48.7%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Hanekamp approves 42.2% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →
How Judge Hanekamp Decides Cases
Nat'l avg: 48.7%
Nat'l avg: 35.1%
Nat'l avg: 16.2%
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Judge Hanekamp approved 42.2% of dispositions. That’s 6.6 percentage points below the national average of 48.7%. Hanekamp decided 346 cases out of 429 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 52.3%. 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
429
Approved
181
Denied
165
Hearing Office
St. Louis (MO)
7.0 months wait · 3,270 pending
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