Herman, David
Tallahassee, FL · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Hearing Approval Rate
44.0%
Below the national average of 48.7%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Herman approves 44.0% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →
How Judge Herman Decides Cases
Nat'l avg: 48.7%
Nat'l avg: 35.1%
Nat'l avg: 16.2%
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Judge Herman approved 44.0% of dispositions. That’s 4.7 percentage points below the national average of 48.7%. Herman decided 299 cases out of 361 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 53.2%. 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
361
Approved
159
Denied
140
Hearing Office
Tallahassee (FL)
7.0 months wait · 1,225 pending
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