Hodges, Maria

Huntington, WV · Oct 2025 – Sep 2026

Updated May 29, 2026

Hearing Approval Rate

43.5%

Below the national average of 48.6%

Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Hodges approves 43.5% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →

How Judge Hodges Decides Cases

Approved43.5%

Nat'l avg: 48.6%

Denied47.8%

Nat'l avg: 35.0%

Dismissed8.8%

Nat'l avg: 16.3%

Know Your Numbers

Judge Hodges approved 43.5% of dispositions. That’s 5.1 percentage points below the national average of 48.6%. Hodges decided 365 cases out of 400 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 47.7%. 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

400

Approved

174

Denied

191

Hearing Office

Huntington (WV)

7.0 months wait · 1,566 pending

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