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Updated July 2026 · SSA Public
Hearing Office
COLUMBIA MO
Avg processing
238days
-28 vs national
Processing time
238
7.9 months
Hearing wait
8.0
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 | 62.0% | 234 | 145 | 89 | |
| Ruth, Vicky | 59.5% | 353 | 210 | 143 |