Hart, Jeffrey W
Minneapolis, MN · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Hearing Approval Rate
51.1%
Above the national average of 48.7%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Hart approves 51.1% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →
How Judge Hart Decides Cases
Nat'l avg: 48.7%
Nat'l avg: 35.1%
Nat'l avg: 16.2%
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Judge Hart approved 51.1% of dispositions. That’s 2.4 percentage points above the national average of 48.7%. Hart decided 348 cases out of 395 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 58.0%. 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
395
Approved
202
Denied
146
Hearing Office
Minneapolis (MN)
7.0 months wait · 2,582 pending
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