Reap, J. D

Franklin, TN · Oct 2025 – Sep 2026

Updated May 29, 2026

Hearing Approval Rate

60.6%

Above the national average of 48.6%

Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Reap approves 60.6% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →

How Judge Reap Decides Cases

Approved60.6%

Nat'l avg: 48.6%

Denied24.3%

Nat'l avg: 35.0%

Dismissed15.1%

Nat'l avg: 16.3%

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Judge Reap approved 60.6% of dispositions. That’s 11.9 percentage points above the national average of 48.6%. Reap decided 293 cases out of 345 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 71.3%. Knowing your judge’s track record can help you prepare for your hearing.

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Detailed Case CountsOct 2025 – Sep 2026

Total Cases

345

Approved

209

Denied

84

Hearing Office

Franklin (TN)

7.0 months wait · 2,711 pending

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