Jacobson, Joseph D
Madison, WI · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Hearing Approval Rate
65.8%
Above the national average of 48.7%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Jacobson approves 65.8% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →
How Judge Jacobson Decides Cases
Nat'l avg: 48.7%
Nat'l avg: 35.1%
Nat'l avg: 16.2%
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Judge Jacobson approved 65.8% of dispositions. That’s 17.1 percentage points above the national average of 48.7%. Jacobson decided 412 cases out of 480 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 76.7%. Knowing your judge’s track record can help you prepare for your hearing.
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Get Your Free GuideDetailed Case Counts— Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Total Cases
480
Approved
316
Denied
96
Hearing Office
Madison (WI)
8.0 months wait · 906 pending
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