McGee, Elisabeth
Fort Smith, AR · Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Hearing Approval Rate
61.4%
Above the national average of 48.6%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge McGee approves 61.4% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →
How Judge McGee Decides Cases
Nat'l avg: 48.6%
Nat'l avg: 35.0%
Nat'l avg: 16.3%
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Judge McGee approved 61.4% of dispositions. That’s 12.8 percentage points above the national average of 48.6%. McGee decided 307 cases out of 329 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 65.8%. 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
329
Approved
202
Denied
105
Hearing Office
Fort Smith (AR)
8.0 months wait · 1,174 pending
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