Official SSA Data

Judge Steve Hanekamp - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

St Louis, Missouri · SSA Region 07

Statistics cover the 12 months ending July 2026, the period reported across this site.

52.1%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

52.1%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

47.9%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

45.5%

of decisions

Total Decisions

290

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

346

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Steve Hanekamp Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Steve Hanekamp

Based on 9 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Steve Hanekamp's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Steve Hanekamp's Statistics

Judge Steve Hanekamp is an Administrative Law Judge at the St Louis hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 290 cases, with an approval rate of 52.1%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 57.6%.

Important: Past approval rates do not predict future outcomes. Each case is decided on its individual merits based on the evidence presented. Many factors influence outcomes beyond judge statistics, including the quality of medical evidence and legal representation.

Judge Steve Hanekamp Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 45.5%
Partially Favorable 6.6%
Total Awards 52.1%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 47.9%
Dismissals 16.2%

About the St Louis Hearing Office

Judge Steve Hanekamp hears cases at the St Louis hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Steve Hanekamp

How often does Judge Steve Hanekamp approve disability cases?
Judge Steve Hanekamp's approval rate is 52.1% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (45.5%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
What is Judge Steve Hanekamp's caseload?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Steve Hanekamp decided 290 cases and had 346 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Steve Hanekamp's approval rate above or below average?
Judge Steve Hanekamp's approval rate of 52.1% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Which hearing office does Judge Steve Hanekamp work at?
Judge Steve Hanekamp hears cases at the St Louis hearing office in SSA Region 07. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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