Hansen, Holly
Metairie, LA · Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Hearing Approval Rate
50.7%
Above the national average of 48.6%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Hansen approves 50.7% 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
Nat'l avg: 48.6%
Nat'l avg: 35.0%
Nat'l avg: 16.3%
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Judge Hansen approved 50.7% of dispositions. That’s 2.0 percentage points above the national average of 48.6%. Hansen decided 310 cases out of 365 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 59.7%. 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
365
Approved
185
Denied
125
Hearing Office
Metairie (LA)
7.0 months wait · 1,606 pending
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