Yokus, Chris
Omaha, NE · Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Hearing Approval Rate
21.2%
Below the national average of 48.6%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Yokus approves 21.2% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →
How Judge Yokus Decides Cases
Nat'l avg: 48.6%
Nat'l avg: 35.0%
Nat'l avg: 16.3%
Know Your Numbers
Judge Yokus approved 21.2% of dispositions. That’s 27.4 percentage points below the national average of 48.6%. Yokus decided 278 cases out of 325 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 24.8%. Knowing your judge’s track record can help you prepare for your hearing.
Get your free personalized Approval Guide with your local approval data, condition context, and next-step guidance.
Get Your Free GuideDetailed Case Counts— Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Total Cases
325
Approved
69
Denied
209
Hearing Office
Omaha (NE)
7.0 months wait · 2,058 pending
Whether your judge's approval rate is high or low, the strongest factor in your outcome is the quality of your medical evidence and whether you have representation. How judge approval rates vary nationally →
Learn More
Appearing before Judge Yokus?
Claimants with representation are approved at nearly 3× the rate. A free case evaluation takes less than two minutes — and it could change the outcome of your claim.
Get Your Free Approval Guide