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Q2 FY2025 · SSA Public
Hearing Office
MCALESTER
Region 06Rank #44 of 163
Avg processing
250days
-36 vs national
Processing time
250
8.3 months
Cases pending
331
FY receipts
639
FY dispositions
786
Active judges
3
Avg approval rate
58.7%
+0.8 vs avg
Backlog ratio
0.81
Shrinking
Rank
#44
of 163
Processing time in context
Fastest · 204 daysAvg · 286 daysSlowest · 480+ days
Judges at MCALESTER (3)
| Judge | Approval | Decisions | Favorable | Denied | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engel, David W | 84.0% | 200 | 168 | 32 | |
| Bentley, J. Leland | 55.7% | 305 | 170 | 135 | |
| Mannes, Michael | 47.3% | 366 | 173 | 193 |
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