Stevens Bentley, Elizab
San Bernardino, CA · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Hearing Approval Rate
57.0%
Above the national average of 48.7%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Stevens Bentley approves 57.0% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →
How Judge Stevens Bentley Decides Cases
Nat'l avg: 48.7%
Nat'l avg: 35.1%
Nat'l avg: 16.2%
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Judge Stevens Bentley approved 57.0% of dispositions. That’s 8.2 percentage points above the national average of 48.7%. Stevens Bentley decided 330 cases out of 379 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 65.5%. 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
379
Approved
216
Denied
114
Hearing Office
San Bernardino (CA)
8.0 months wait · 958 pending
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