Wood, Brian W

Seven Fields, PA · Oct 2025 – Sep 2026

Updated May 29, 2026

Hearing Approval Rate

58.4%

Above the national average of 48.6%

Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Wood approves 58.4% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →

How Judge Wood Decides Cases

Approved58.4%

Nat'l avg: 48.6%

Denied31.9%

Nat'l avg: 35.0%

Dismissed9.7%

Nat'l avg: 16.3%

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Judge Wood approved 58.4% of dispositions. That’s 9.8 percentage points above the national average of 48.6%. Wood decided 317 cases out of 351 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 64.7%. Knowing your judge’s track record can help you prepare for your hearing.

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Detailed Case CountsOct 2025 – Sep 2026

Total Cases

351

Approved

205

Denied

112

Hearing Office

Seven Fields (PA)

7.0 months wait · 2,389 pending

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