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Most Favorable Judges

Metairie, LA

1 Juge, Christopher H
Approval Rate
62%
Full Approval
53%
Total Decisions
27,564
2 Wiedemann, Karen
Approval Rate
54%
Full Approval
39%
Total Decisions
26,107
3 Hansen, Holly
Approval Rate
50%
Full Approval
44%
Total Decisions
26,122
4 Stewart, Timothy G
Approval Rate
48%
Full Approval
41%
Total Decisions
10,536
5 Benedict, David
Approval Rate
47%
Full Approval
40%
Total Decisions
31,376
6 Hertzig, Michael S
Approval Rate
45%
Full Approval
56%
Total Decisions
26,795
7 Exnicios, Richard M
Approval Rate
43%
Full Approval
45%
Total Decisions
23,991
8 Perez, Gerardo
Approval Rate
39%
Full Approval
33%
Total Decisions
11,624
9 Lobo, Benita A
Approval Rate
39%
Full Approval
33%
Total Decisions
6,950
10 Ramsey, Ruth
Approval Rate
24%
Full Approval
20%
Total Decisions
5,581
Rank Judge Approval Rate Full Approval Total Decisions
1Juge, Christopher H 62% 53% 27,564
2Wiedemann, Karen 54% 39% 26,107
3Hansen, Holly 50% 44% 26,122
4Stewart, Timothy G 48% 41% 10,536
5Benedict, David 47% 40% 31,376
6Hertzig, Michael S 45% 56% 26,795
7Exnicios, Richard M 43% 45% 23,991
8Perez, Gerardo 39% 33% 11,624
9Lobo, Benita A 39% 33% 6,950
10Ramsey, Ruth 24% 20% 5,581

Your odds change dramatically with a lawyer

SSDI hearing approval rates — with a lawyer vs. on your own

WITHOUT A LAWYER
1×
baseline approval rate
Applicants without a lawyer
WITH A LAWYER
~3×
higher approval rate
Applicants with a lawyer
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Source: U.S. Government Accountability Office, GAO-18-37 — analysis of SSA ALJ adult disability decisions, FY 2007–2015. Applicants with a lawyer got approved at a rate nearly three times higher than those without. Individual case outcomes vary based on medical evidence, the specific judge, and quality of representation. Checking whether you qualify for a free benefits review takes 2 minutes.

Wait Time Trend

Average months from hearing request to decision — last 16 months

Wait (months)
0246810Jun '24Sep '25

Nearest SSA Field Offices

Where to apply or check on your claim in person

Alexandria, LA
3401 NORTH BLVD, ALEXANDRIA, LA 71301
Baton Rouge, LA
5455 BANKERS AVE, BATON ROUGE, LA 70808
Baton Rouge North, LA
4332 HARDING BLVD, BATON ROUGE, LA 70807
Bogalusa, LA
438 AVENUE B, BOGALUSA, LA 70427
Hammond, LA
2100 ROBIN AVE, HAMMOND, LA 70403

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Statistics come from SSA's Office of Hearings Operations reports and publicly available judge decision data. Approval rates count both full and partial approvals. Wait times reflect the average from hearing request to decision. Data is based on 2025-09-26 reports and may not reflect current conditions. This page is for informational purposes only.

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