Hansen, Dennis

Little Rock, AR · Oct 2025 – Sep 2026

Updated May 29, 2026

Hearing Approval Rate

30.4%

Below the national average of 48.6%

Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Hansen approves 30.4% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →

How Judge Hansen Decides Cases

Approved30.4%

Nat'l avg: 48.6%

Denied55.0%

Nat'l avg: 35.0%

Dismissed14.6%

Nat'l avg: 16.3%

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Judge Hansen approved 30.4% of dispositions. That’s 18.2 percentage points below the national average of 48.6%. Hansen decided 275 cases out of 322 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 35.6%. 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

322

Approved

98

Denied

177

Hearing Office

Little Rock (AR)

7.0 months wait · 2,968 pending

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