Luffman-Minor, Kristie
Chattanooga, TN · Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Hearing Approval Rate
46.8%
Below the national average of 48.6%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Luffman-Minor approves 46.8% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →
How Judge Luffman-Minor Decides Cases
Nat'l avg: 48.6%
Nat'l avg: 35.0%
Nat'l avg: 16.3%
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Judge Luffman-Minor approved 46.8% of dispositions. That’s 1.8 percentage points below the national average of 48.6%. Luffman-Minor decided 221 cases out of 267 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 56.6%. 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
267
Approved
125
Denied
96
Hearing Office
Chattanooga (TN)
8.0 months wait · 2,117 pending
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