Wood, John M
Peoria, IL · Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Hearing Approval Rate
30.6%
Below the national average of 48.6%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Wood approves 30.6% 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
Nat'l avg: 48.6%
Nat'l avg: 35.0%
Nat'l avg: 16.3%
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Judge Wood approved 30.6% of dispositions. That’s 18.0 percentage points below the national average of 48.6%. Wood decided 191 cases out of 235 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 37.7%. 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
235
Approved
72
Denied
119
Hearing Office
Peoria (IL)
7.5 months wait · 1,342 pending
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