Jackson MS Oho Hearing Office - ALJ Approval Rates & Wait Times
Mississippi · SSA Region 04
Approval Rate
55.3%
vs 58.3% national
Wait Time
5.5 months
vs 8 months national
Processing Time
176 days
avg days to decision
Cases Pending
714
awaiting hearing
ALJs
5
active judges
Jackson MS Oho ALJ Approval Rates and Decision Statistics
Individual judge statistics for FY 2025. Click any judge to see detailed performance data.
| Judge | Approval Rate | Denial Rate | Fully Favorable | Total Decisions | Dispositions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry J Stroud | 70.3% | 29.7% | 65.4% | 306 | 374 |
| Marilyn R Brand | 58.9% | 41.1% | 55.2% | 355 | 420 |
| Elizabeth DE Gruy | 56% | 44% | 53.6% | 125 | 152 |
| Jeffrey C Narvil | 47.3% | 52.7% | 43.8% | 368 | 451 |
| Patricia Melvin | 45.2% | 54.8% | 36.9% | 314 | 390 |
About the Jackson MS Oho Social Security Hearing Office
The Social Security Administration operates the Jackson MS Oho hearing office in Mississippi as part of its Office of Hearings Operations. Located in SSA Region 04, 5 Administrative Law Judges conduct disability hearings at this location.
The office's average approval rate is 55.3%, which is near the national average of 58.3%. This figure combines both fully favorable and partially favorable outcomes from all judges at the office. Judge approval rates at this office range from 45.2% to 70.3%, showing a moderate degree of variation across the bench.
The current average wait time for a hearing at this office is 5.5 months, which is notably shorter than the national average of 8 months. Once a hearing takes place, this office issues decisions in an average of 176 days. There are currently 714 cases pending at this office. That works out to approximately 143 pending cases per judge.
Across the judges at this office, the average fully favorable rate is 51.0%. A fully favorable decision means the claimant receives benefits from the onset date they requested, as opposed to a partially favorable decision which may award benefits from a later date.
How to Interpret Jackson MS Oho Hearing Office Data
Jackson MS Oho shows a moderate degree of variation across its bench, which is common among offices of this size. While all judges apply the same federal disability standards, differences in how they weigh medical evidence, vocational factors, and hearing testimony may contribute to varying outcomes.
With an average wait time of 5.5 months and 176 days average processing time, claimants at Jackson MS Oho can expect a total timeline of roughly 11 months from hearing request to decision. The faster-than-average processing at this office means cases may move through the system more quickly.
Judges at Jackson MS Oho have collectively issued 1,468 decisions in the current fiscal year, averaging 294 decisions per judge. Individual caseloads range from 125 to 368 decisions, reflecting differences in hearing schedules and case complexity.
Jackson MS Oho Hearing Office FAQ
How often are disability cases approved at Jackson MS Oho?
Individual judges at this office have rates ranging from 45.2% to 70.3%. Of approved cases, the average fully favorable rate across judges at this office is 51.0%. The national average approval rate is 58.3%.
How many ALJs work at Jackson MS Oho?
What is the average case processing time at Jackson MS Oho?
From hearing request to decision, the total timeline at this office averages approximately 11 months. Wait time averages reflect the most recently reported SSA data and will evolve as new disposition reports are released.