Saame, Brian
Chicago, IL · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Hearing Approval Rate
59.8%
Above the national average of 48.7%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Saame approves 59.8% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →
How Judge Saame Decides Cases
Nat'l avg: 48.7%
Nat'l avg: 35.1%
Nat'l avg: 16.2%
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Judge Saame approved 59.8% of dispositions. That’s 11.0 percentage points above the national average of 48.7%. Saame decided 72 cases out of 92 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 76.4%. Knowing your judge’s track record can help you prepare for your hearing.
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Get Your Free GuideDetailed Case Counts— Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Total Cases
92
Approved
55
Denied
17
Hearing Office
Chicago (IL)
8.0 months wait · 2,473 pending
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