Wolfe, J. Doug
Salt Lake City, UT · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Hearing Approval Rate
60.8%
Above the national average of 48.7%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Wolfe approves 60.8% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →
How Judge Wolfe Decides Cases
Nat'l avg: 48.7%
Nat'l avg: 35.1%
Nat'l avg: 16.2%
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Judge Wolfe approved 60.8% of dispositions. That’s 12.1 percentage points above the national average of 48.7%. Wolfe decided 101 cases out of 120 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 72.3%. 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
120
Approved
73
Denied
28
Hearing Office
Salt Lake City (UT)
8.0 months wait · 1,482 pending
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