Johannes, Ryan
Fort Myers, FL · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Hearing Approval Rate
63.3%
Above the national average of 48.7%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Johannes approves 63.3% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →
How Judge Johannes Decides Cases
Nat'l avg: 48.7%
Nat'l avg: 35.1%
Nat'l avg: 16.2%
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Judge Johannes approved 63.3% of dispositions. That’s 14.6 percentage points above the national average of 48.7%. Johannes decided 375 cases out of 447 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 75.5%. 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
447
Approved
283
Denied
92
Hearing Office
Fort Myers (FL)
6.0 months wait · 981 pending
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