Westley, Eric
Cleveland, OH · Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Hearing Approval Rate
45.1%
Below the national average of 48.6%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Westley approves 45.1% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →
How Judge Westley Decides Cases
Nat'l avg: 48.6%
Nat'l avg: 35.0%
Nat'l avg: 16.3%
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Judge Westley approved 45.1% of dispositions. That’s 3.5 percentage points below the national average of 48.6%. Westley decided 274 cases out of 317 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 52.2%. 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
317
Approved
143
Denied
131
Hearing Office
Cleveland (OH)
7.0 months wait · 3,671 pending
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