Martin, John
Chicago NHC, IL · Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Hearing Approval Rate
54.9%
Above the national average of 48.6%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Martin approves 54.9% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →
How Judge Martin Decides Cases
Nat'l avg: 48.6%
Nat'l avg: 35.0%
Nat'l avg: 16.3%
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Judge Martin approved 54.9% of dispositions. That’s 6.3 percentage points above the national average of 48.6%. Martin decided 247 cases out of 286 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 63.6%. 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
286
Approved
157
Denied
90
Hearing Office
Chicago NHC (IL)
9.0 months wait · 1,886 pending
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