Walker, Douglas A

Orlando, FL · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025

Updated September 26, 2025

Hearing Approval Rate

57.2%

Above the national average of 48.7%

Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Walker approves 57.2% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →

How Judge Walker Decides Cases

Approved57.2%

Nat'l avg: 48.7%

Denied29.4%

Nat'l avg: 35.1%

Dismissed13.5%

Nat'l avg: 16.2%

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Judge Walker approved 57.2% of dispositions. That’s 8.4 percentage points above the national average of 48.7%. Walker decided 283 cases out of 327 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 66.1%. Knowing your judge’s track record can help you prepare for your hearing.

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Detailed Case CountsOct 2024 – Sep 2025

Total Cases

327

Approved

187

Denied

96

Hearing Office

Orlando (FL)

8.0 months wait · 2,687 pending

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