Johnson, Derek
Portland, OR · Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Hearing Approval Rate
65.9%
Above the national average of 48.6%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Johnson approves 65.9% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →
How Judge Johnson Decides Cases
Nat'l avg: 48.6%
Nat'l avg: 35.0%
Nat'l avg: 16.3%
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Judge Johnson approved 65.9% of dispositions. That’s 17.2 percentage points above the national average of 48.6%. Johnson decided 147 cases out of 170 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 76.2%. Knowing your judge’s track record can help you prepare for your hearing.
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Get Your Free GuideDetailed Case Counts— Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Total Cases
170
Approved
112
Denied
35
Hearing Office
Portland (OR)
8.0 months wait · 2,489 pending
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