Hobbs, B.

Eugene, OR · Oct 2025 – Sep 2026

Updated May 29, 2026

Hearing Approval Rate

63.6%

Above the national average of 48.6%

Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Hobbs approves 63.6% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →

How Judge Hobbs Decides Cases

Approved63.6%

Nat'l avg: 48.6%

Denied17.6%

Nat'l avg: 35.0%

Dismissed18.8%

Nat'l avg: 16.3%

Know Your Numbers

Judge Hobbs approved 63.6% of dispositions. That’s 15.0 percentage points above the national average of 48.6%. Hobbs decided 134 cases out of 165 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 78.4%. 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

165

Approved

105

Denied

29

Hearing Office

Eugene (OR)

8.0 months wait · 1,903 pending

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