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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Hearing Office
COLUMBIA MO
Region 07Rank #28 of 160
Avg processing
238days
-28 vs national
Processing time
238
7.9 months
Hearing wait
7.0
months (current)
Cases pending
618
FY receipts
723
FY dispositions
595
Active judges
2
Video hearings
77%
of hearings held
Avg approval rate
60.5%
+2.8 vs avg
Backlog ratio
1.22
Growing
Rank
#28
of 160
Processing time in context
Fastest · 72 daysAvg · 266 daysSlowest · 680 days
Judges at COLUMBIA MO (2)
| Judge | Approval | Decisions | Favorable | Denied | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pico, Gerardo | 62.6% | 198 | 124 | 74 | |
| Ruth, Vicky | 59.2% | 311 | 184 | 127 |