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Oregon ALJ Statistics

Social Security Disability hearing statistics for 2 hearing offices and 14 administrative law judges in Oregon.

State Approval Rate

64.9%

vs 58.3% national

Hearing Offices

2

in Oregon

ALJs

14

active judges

Avg Wait Time

8 months

vs 8 months national

Hearing Offices in Oregon

Office ALJs Approval Rate Wait Time Processing Pending
Eugene 6 61.5% 9 months 301 days 1,268
Portland OR 8 67.7% 9 months 287 days 1,792

About Oregon Disability Hearings

Social Security disability hearings in Oregon are conducted across 2 hearing offices in SSA Region 10. A total of 14 Administrative Law Judges are currently assigned to hear cases in the state.

The average approval rate across Oregon hearing offices is 64.9%, which is above the national average of 58.3%. Higher state-level rates can reflect various factors including case demographics, representation patterns, and the mix of judges across the state's offices.

Wait times across Oregon offices range from 9 months at the Portland OR hearing office to 9 months at the Portland OR hearing office.

Across all offices, there are 3,060 cases currently pending in Oregon, averaging approximately 219 pending cases per judge. Click on any hearing office below to see detailed judge-level statistics and individual approval rates.

Oregon Hearing Landscape

Oregon's 2 hearing offices each serve different geographic areas of the state. Case assignment is based on the claimant's residential address, so hearing location and judge assignment depend on where the claimant lives rather than personal preference. All statistics on this page are weighted by individual judge caseloads to accurately reflect the volume of cases processed.

With 2 hearing offices, Oregon provides multiple venues for disability hearings. Office sizes vary from 6 judges at the Eugene hearing office to 8 judges at the Portland OR hearing office. Cases are assigned to offices based on the claimant's residential address, so hearing location is determined by geography rather than preference.

For attorneys practicing disability law in Oregon, understanding the local hearing landscape is an important part of case preparation. The data on this page provides a starting point for evaluating office-level patterns, though individual judge statistics offer more granular insight into decision-making tendencies. Visit individual office pages for judge-level data.

Oregon Disability Hearing FAQ

What is the disability approval rate in Oregon?
The average ALJ approval rate in Oregon is 64.9% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable and partially favorable decisions. The national average is 58.3%, putting Oregon above the national benchmark. Office-level rates within the state range from 61.5% to 67.7%.
How many Social Security hearing offices are in Oregon?
Oregon has 2 SSA hearing offices with a total of 14 administrative law judges. The largest office is the Portland OR hearing office with 8 judges, while the Eugene hearing office has 6. Hearing location is determined by the claimant's home address. Within each office, judges are assigned cases through a rotational scheduling system.
Which hearing office in Oregon has the shortest wait time?
The Portland OR hearing office currently has the shortest wait time at 9 months. The longest wait is at the Portland OR hearing office at 9 months, a gap of 0.0 months. These wait time figures represent the latest available snapshot and may fluctuate as hearing volumes and judge availability change over time.
How is state data calculated?
Oregon's 2 offices handle cases for the state. State averages are calculated by aggregating data from all hearing offices within the state. See our methodology page for details on data sources and calculations. All statistics are drawn from publicly available SSA disposition data, updated periodically as new fiscal year reports become available.
How does Oregon compare to other states?
Oregon is in SSA Region 10. Its average approval rate of 64.9% is above the national average of 58.3%. For a full comparison of approval rates and wait times across all states, visit the states overview page.
What factors influence hearing outcomes in Oregon?
Hearing outcomes in Oregon are influenced by several factors including the strength and completeness of medical evidence, vocational factors such as the claimant's age, education, and work history, the quality of legal representation at the hearing, and individual judge decision-making patterns.

Oregon's above-average approval rate of 64.9% may partly reflect higher representation rates or differences in the types of cases that reach the hearing level in this region.

While all ALJs apply the same federal disability standards, these case-level factors can lead to variation in outcomes across offices and judges.
Can I transfer my hearing to a different office in Oregon?
The SSA assigns cases to offices according to claimant geography, and judges receive cases through rotation rather than selection. While transfers between offices are generally not possible based on preference, a change of address that moves you into a different office's service area may result in case reassignment. Oregon has 2 hearing offices, each serving a defined geographic area within the state.

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