METAIRIE, Louisiana Odar offices
At the Office of Disability Adjudication and Review (ODAR) in Metairie, LOUISIANA, 15 different administrative law judges (ALJ) conduct Social Security Disability (SSD) hearings and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) hearings. Currently, in Metairie, the average wait time for a SSI or SSD hearing is 10 months. The average case processing time in Metairie is 365 days. The Metairie average for winning a SSI or SSD disability hearing is 39%. Click on the name of one of the ALJs below to see detailed information about their hearing results. This information for the Metairie ODAR office was last updated on 10/01/2021.
AVERAGE STATISTICS
| Office | Judges | Avg. Hearing | Average Processing Time |
Avg. Depositions Per Day Per ALJ |
Cases Dismissed |
Cases Approved |
Cases Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| METAIRIE | 15 | 10.0 months | 365 days | 1.9 | 18% | 39% | 43% |
| LOUISIANA | 11.8 months | 419 days | 2.0 | 18% | 46% | 36% | |
| National Average: | 11.8 months | 418 days | 1.9 | 18% | 44% | 38% | |
AVERAGE TIME
| Hearing Wait Time |
Depositions Per Day Per ALJ |
Average Processing Time |
Cases Pending |
Depositions | New Cases | Hearings In Person |
Video Hearings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| months | days | % | % |
LIST OF JUDGES / 30
| Full Name | Dismissed | Approved | Denied |
|---|---|---|---|
| David R Wurm | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Karen Wiedemann | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Daniel E Whitney | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| III Volz | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Timothy G Stewart | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| David J Shea | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Ruth Ramsey | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Gerardo Perez | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Elizabeth C Palacios | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Jeffery D Morgan | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| MaryJoan McNamara | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Justilian Martin | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Gerardo Mariani | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Benita A Lobo | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Joseph Liken | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Jean R Kerins | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Christopher H Juge | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Bill Jones | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Guy M Huard | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Michael S Hertzig | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Connie J Haskins | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Holly Hansen | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Darren Hamner | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Steven C Graalmann | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Richard M Exnicios | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Joan H Deans | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| William B Churchill | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Jon D Boltz | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| David Benedict | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Barbara Artuso | 0% | 0% | 0% |
195 Comments
She really goes out of her way to make the Claimant feel comfortable and as "in control" of the process as possible. She's very professional towards the Claimant, representative, and VE, and has an engaging delivery. She is genuinely interested in what the Claimant has to say.
She really goes out of her way to make the Claimant feel comfortable and as "in control" of the process as possible. She's very professional towards the Claimant, representative, and VE, and has an engaging delivery. She is genuinely interested in what the Claimant has to say.
She really goes out of her way to make the Claimant feel comfortable and as "in control" of the process as possible. She's very professional towards the Claimant, representative, and VE, and has an engaging delivery. She is genuinely interested in what the Claimant has to say.
she is what a judge should be and made me feel very comfortable and i have high anxiety and was calm and collect thanks to her professionalism.i won but win or loose she is a great person and thank the lord for people like her!!!!
she is what a judge should be and made me feel very comfortable and i have high anxiety and was calm and collect thanks to her professionalism.i won but win or loose she is a great person and thank the lord for people like her!!!!
she is what a judge should be and made me feel very comfortable and i have high anxiety and was calm and collect thanks to her professionalism.i won but win or loose she is a great person and thank the lord for people like her!!!!
Judge Artuso is how every judge should be. She is a genuinely caring person who understands both the letter and spirit of the law. That doesn't mean it's "easy" to be approved by her. She's incredibly fair though and truly does take everything into consideration.
Judge Artuso is how every judge should be. She is a genuinely caring person who understands both the letter and spirit of the law. That doesn't mean it's "easy" to be approved by her. She's incredibly fair though and truly does take everything into consideration.
Judge Artuso is how every judge should be. She is a genuinely caring person who understands both the letter and spirit of the law. That doesn't mean it's "easy" to be approved by her. She's incredibly fair though and truly does take everything into consideration.
I am writing this before I even receive my decision letter I think that Judge Benedict is a very good and fair judge to go before. He takes out the time to make sure that he understands your case and have all the information that he needs
I think the judge is unfair and prejudiced.
Me and my daughter will continue to pray for you and your trespasses. I watched my daughter struggle from the time she was born with C.P. and now with PTSD because of 5 yrs of sexual abuse that she had before I got custody of her. Her Mother lost her Disability in 2000 of no fault of my daughters at age 7. I carried her til 2011 when I filed for her. We never claimed benefits for my daughter, the social worker did, shortly after she was born. even with a ackilles injury that never healed back in 2010 on top of her C.P. and now with her PTSD that was reported to the appeals council and still denied. Shes now 23 unable to work, been a shut-in the last 9 mos.of other female issues on top of all this. I retired in 2011 early to help her finish school and since lost our house last year and filing bankrupcy . Mr. Ill say this, The Real Judge Is A-coming and your not it. Get out while you can and repent. Did live in Newbern NC.
He generally gets it right and will award some difficult decisions. However, he does err in his decisions at times and is unwilling to change his erroneous position at those times.
Negative
Zero stars
Judge is a joke. Hope I have a different one next go roumd
This is a very good Judge because he (1) acts professional, (2) appears to care about the claimants, (3) will entertain attorney discussion about the case, and (4) uses common sense to decide cases. I wish all Judges were as fair as he is. This is not to say he approves alot, because he is 50-50. However, you will not lsoe if you have a good case, even if you have one or two shortcomings in the evidence, as long as it is a legitimate claim.
This is a very good Judge because he (1) acts professional, (2) appears to care about the claimants, (3) will entertain attorney discussion about the case, and (4) uses common sense to decide cases. I wish all Judges were as fair as he is. This is not to say he approves alot, because he is 50-50. However, you will not lsoe if you have a good case, even if you have one or two shortcomings in the evidence, as long as it is a legitimate claim.
This is a very good Judge because he (1) acts professional, (2) appears to care about the claimants, (3) will entertain attorney discussion about the case, and (4) uses common sense to decide cases. I wish all Judges were as fair as he is. This is not to say he approves alot, because he is 50-50. However, you will not lsoe if you have a good case, even if you have one or two shortcomings in the evidence, as long as it is a legitimate claim.
Judge Steven C Graalmann, Everyone that needs a good Judge Steven Graalmann is very understanding and listens very well on Disability cases, He takes his time to listen to all cases plus gives a very good outcome.
I was apprehensive and feeling defeated when I walked into the courtroom. Judge Hamner had declined me on my first hearing and the Board of Reviews sent me back on a remand for a second hearing. This second hearing was in the middle of the afternoon and the closed-circuit medical specialist had been heavily batting against me. I had 400+ pages of medical documentation to support my medical maladies. I was certainly disabled. Judge Hamner with his quiet demeanor listened patiently and at last he said he had heard enough and gave me a favorable decision. God bless you Judge Hamner! I have been vindicated. I grasped my walker and stumbled out. Thank you Fort Worth Tarrant County for recognizing the unmistakable dignified quality demonstrated by Mr.Hamner,and allowing him to bring forth justice to those who deserve it.
I was apprehensive and feeling defeated when I walked into the courtroom. Judge Hamner had declined me on my first hearing and the Board of Reviews sent me back on a remand for a second hearing. This second hearing was in the middle of the afternoon and the closed-circuit medical specialist had been heavily batting against me. I had 400+ pages of medical documentation to support my medical maladies. I was certainly disabled. Judge Hamner with his quiet demeanor listened patiently and at last he said he had heard enough and gave me a favorable decision. God bless you Judge Hamner! I have been vindicated. I grasped my walker and stumbled out. Thank you Fort Worth Tarrant County for recognizing the unmistakable dignified quality demonstrated by Mr.Hamner,and allowing him to bring forth justice to those who deserve it.
I was apprehensive and feeling defeated when I walked into the courtroom. Judge Hamner had declined me on my first hearing and the Board of Reviews sent me back on a remand for a second hearing. This second hearing was in the middle of the afternoon and the closed-circuit medical specialist had been heavily batting against me. I had 400+ pages of medical documentation to support my medical maladies. I was certainly disabled. Judge Hamner with his quiet demeanor listened patiently and at last he said he had heard enough and gave me a favorable decision. God bless you Judge Hamner! I have been vindicated. I grasped my walker and stumbled out. Thank you Fort Worth Tarrant County for recognizing the unmistakable dignified quality demonstrated by Mr.Hamner,and allowing him to bring forth justice to those who deserve it.
He asks most of the questions. He asks in a way that sounds sarcastic or like he doesn't believe the answer. But he is very nice and properly applied a Grid from the Bench, so I am happy.
I'm writing this *before* knowing the result of the hearing instead of just 5-stars because a decision was favored. I've been in pretty bad mental shape, and two years of expecting a functional capacity argument, come to find I qualified for a listing. I've been in such bad shape I was nearly hospitalized shortly before and after the hearing. I wanted to crawl under a rock and die during the meeting. But Hamner unexpectedly listened carefully to everything, even took into account things my representative advised I try avoiding which I knew wouldn't be possible. But overall it felt like he made his decision before I walked in. ... > He clearly studied my case extensively. It made me understand why the process took so long. I was hopelessly broken to the point even though the hearing went unexpectedly, extremely well, I, a 30-something man, exploded in tears. I needed my attorney to hold my hand and help me out of the hearing office. For my safety and safety of the security officers working at the building, she then escorted me off the premises and made sure I had an emergency meeting with my therapist. I've had recurring nightmares about the hearing for 8 days; it seems the experience left me emotionally traumatized. Mind, this is after a *good* hearing. ... > So, despite the sheer hopeless impossibility of making me feel better, Hamner patiently did his best to make me feel as comfortable, understood, and welcome as possible. If anything, his kind treatment was wise and might've saved lives that day. I understand there's a lot of pressure from the top to deny cases these past few years, and I hope his decisions are made with the utmost integrity and logical thought processes so he can continue serving as an ALJ.
I had a hearing today over the phone and this Judge was very respectful and listens very well about your situation. I don't know what my answer is yet but he Absolutely was very nice to me. Thanks Judge
I had a hearing today over the phone and this Judge was very respectful and listens very well about your situation. I don't know what my answer is yet but he Absolutely was very nice to me. Thanks Judge
When I appeared before her she remained informal the entire time. I felt she made her decision before I even opened my mouth. I'm certain she will deny my claim not only because of her stats, but my claim should have been a bench decision.
why is it taking so long to write the decision my ele will be true off the 10th oct ralph aberham sent you a request why i went back in hospital right after the hearing for chest pain
Really nice judge impression is that she has read the file and your brief. Very professional.
Really nice judge impression is that she has read the file and your brief. Very professional.
Really nice judge impression is that she has read the file and your brief. Very professional.
Of all the Metairie and New Orleans - based (not visiting) hearing judges I've been in front of over the years, she is the most professional. Many (perhaps even most) of the others encountered unfortunately seem to enjoy being discourteous, to claimants and representatives alike.
Of all the Metairie and New Orleans - based (not visiting) hearing judges I've been in front of over the years, she is the most professional. Many (perhaps even most) of the others encountered unfortunately seem to enjoy being discourteous, to claimants and representatives alike.
Of all the Metairie and New Orleans - based (not visiting) hearing judges I've been in front of over the years, she is the most professional. Many (perhaps even most) of the others encountered unfortunately seem to enjoy being discourteous, to claimants and representatives alike.
My hearing lasted almost an hour and a half in front of this judge. My attorney presented medical evidence from my medical records proving I was diagnosed with PTSD and Bipolar disorder. The vocational expert testified that I could get a job but not maintain it. After waiting 2 months he is requested a supplemental hearing and is now ordering that a medical expert be present and another vocation expert! It's already proven that I am disabled according to SSA guidelines yet he is still requesting another hearing when nothing has changed.
My hearing lasted almost an hour and a half in front of this judge. My attorney presented medical evidence from my medical records proving I was diagnosed with PTSD and Bipolar disorder. The vocational expert testified that I could get a job but not maintain it. After waiting 2 months he is requested a supplemental hearing and is now ordering that a medical expert be present and another vocation expert! It's already proven that I am disabled according to SSA guidelines yet he is still requesting another hearing when nothing has changed.
My hearing lasted almost an hour and a half in front of this judge. My attorney presented medical evidence from my medical records proving I was diagnosed with PTSD and Bipolar disorder. The vocational expert testified that I could get a job but not maintain it. After waiting 2 months he is requested a supplemental hearing and is now ordering that a medical expert be present and another vocation expert! It's already proven that I am disabled according to SSA guidelines yet he is still requesting another hearing when nothing has changed.
My hearing lasted almost an hour and a half in front of this judge. My attorney presented medical evidence from my medical records proving I was diagnosed with PTSD and Bipolar disorder. The vocational expert testified that I could get a job but not maintain it. After waiting 2 months he is requested a supplemental hearing and is now ordering that a medical expert be present and another vocation expert! It's already proven that I am disabled according to SSA guidelines yet he is still requesting another hearing when nothing has changed.
This guy is a nightmare to work with, so good luck. He's completely unreasonable and will soon be facing a number of formal complaints filed with the Agency.
I think judge hertzig was very nice
He seem a nice judge waiting for the outcome
I applied in 2011, 2016,2017, and appealed in 2018. I was DENIED, by this *******. It is documented I can not hold a job because of my medical issues, and written by several of my doctors for me NOT TO WORK. I am diagnosed with Bipolar, PTSD, Stockholm's, Carpal Tunnel, Raynaud's, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Arthritis, Trauma from Sexual Abuse, and DOmestic Violence, Panic and Anxiety attacks, Social anxiety, Migraines, Eating Disorder, Chronic Fatigue, Add, Asthma. I CAN NOT WORK. HAVE BEEN HOMELESS ( COUCH HOPING FOR 5 YEARS) NO INCOME, AND LOSING FRIENDS ALONG THE WAY. I HAVE BEEN FALSELY ACCUSED OF CRIMES BY MY ABUSERS SO I WOULDN'T BE ALE TO SEE MY CHILDREN, AND DESPERATELY TRYING TO STAY POSITIVE. I HAVE SOUGHT SHELTER ANYWHERE I COULD, IN THE MOST DESPERATE TIMES, AND IT TURNED OUT HORRIBLY. THE JUDGE, JUDGED ME WRONG, AND FALSELY ACCUSED ME OF DOING DRUGS WHEN I HAD NOT. I'M NOT THE TYPICAL HOMELESS. I DON'T DO DRUGS. I'M NOT AN ALCOHOLIC. I'M COLLEGE EDUCATED. IT'S NOT MY FAULT, I FELL VICTIM TO ABUSE, AND CAN NOT RECOVER. HE IS MAKING IT WORSE FOR ME!!
Nice Judge. Don't try to give him any bull though.
Nice Judge. Don't try to give him any bull though.
Nice Judge. Don't try to give him any bull though.
Very professional, efficient, and friendly.
Very professional, efficient, and friendly.
Very professional, efficient, and friendly.
Very professional, efficient, and friendly.
Exceptional Judge!!!!! He showed me what a real judge is. Almost like a dectective who would get his feet muddy out in the sticks to find the truth and make sure justic is served. He should be more than a disability Judge. He is the man to Protect children and the left behind citizens of this country. Keep up the good work. I second the first post Professional effecient and Friendly.
Exceptional Judge!!!!! He showed me what a real judge is. Almost like a dectective who would get his feet muddy out in the sticks to find the truth and make sure justic is served. He should be more than a disability Judge. He is the man to Protect children and the left behind citizens of this country. Keep up the good work. I second the first post Professional effecient and Friendly.
Exceptional Judge!!!!! He showed me what a real judge is. Almost like a dectective who would get his feet muddy out in the sticks to find the truth and make sure justic is served. He should be more than a disability Judge. He is the man to Protect children and the left behind citizens of this country. Keep up the good work. I second the first post Professional effecient and Friendly.
Real good Judge. He encouraged me to graduate and I did. He could tell I have back problems. I want to help him speak to the government to help change the proscription slots to more than 6 when on Ssi. He was right I needed the insurance. Thank you so much. I want to meet you and thank you.
The sheriff office just stole my phone judge schrantz who rape me with gun and stick
Does anyone know the estimated time judge jones takes to issue a disicion on disability. He seemed to really be a good judge. I'm just curious, been waiting almost 6 weeks now since my hearing.
Extremely professional. Very sensitive to ensuring a full and fair hearing. Can definitely emphasize with clients. Work history reflecting strong work motivation is a major factor in credibility determination, particularly with younger individuals. Is not fond of illegal drug use/abuse. Make sure you know your case very well (e.g. exhibit and page numbers). If your client's testimony is not true, you will lose. Do not B.S. this Judge, as he is very intelligent and will call you out on it and you will not feel too professional.
Extremely professional. Very sensitive to ensuring a full and fair hearing. Can definitely emphasize with clients. Work history reflecting strong work motivation is a major factor in credibility determination, particularly with younger individuals. Is not fond of illegal drug use/abuse. Make sure you know your case very well (e.g. exhibit and page numbers). If your client's testimony is not true, you will lose. Do not B.S. this Judge, as he is very intelligent and will call you out on it and you will not feel too professional.
Extremely professional. Very sensitive to ensuring a full and fair hearing. Can definitely emphasize with clients. Work history reflecting strong work motivation is a major factor in credibility determination, particularly with younger individuals. Is not fond of illegal drug use/abuse. Make sure you know your case very well (e.g. exhibit and page numbers). If your client's testimony is not true, you will lose. Do not B.S. this Judge, as he is very intelligent and will call you out on it and you will not feel too professional.
I was very worried about my hearing after talking to the lawyer who told me that this judge was very difficult and we would have to appeal once he denied my case. My hearing was on the phone and the judge hammered my lawyer for not knowing about all my medical problems and not getting all my records to him before the hearing. When it came time for the judge to talk to me he was a completely different person and was kind and understanding. He clearly knew about my disability and even explained my diabetics to me better than the doctor. He agreed I am disabled and will get my benefits.
Thank you so much for your kindness and thoughtful consideration. I truely appreciate the hard work that you do everyday.
Thank you so much for your kindness and thoughtful consideration. I truely appreciate the hard work that you do everyday.
Thank you so much for your kindness and thoughtful consideration. I truely appreciate the hard work that you do everyday.
Thank you so much for your kindness and thoughtful consideration. I truely appreciate the hard work that you do everyday.
I thought your ruling was not well thought out, lacking substance, and missing clear points. I think such a ruling, should take careful consideration, instead of a quick glance and obvious "jump" to the wrong conclusion.
I thought your ruling was not well thought out, lacking substance, and missing clear points. I think such a ruling, should take careful consideration, instead of a quick glance and obvious "jump" to the wrong conclusion.
I thought your ruling was not well thought out, lacking substance, and missing clear points. I think such a ruling, should take careful consideration, instead of a quick glance and obvious "jump" to the wrong conclusion.
She is a total nightmare. She wasn't fair, nor courteous. She was actually downright rude. She barely allowed me to speak. She interrupted me consistently. I was in horrific pain that day and she yelled at me by saying (and I quote) "What is wrong with you, I don't understand!" I'm disabled. That's what was wrong! She is completely unprofessional and emotionally abusive. I felt worse after our hearing. I actually had to go to the ER after that hearing. Thank the Heavens I was a blessed with a sympathetic judge at my Remanded Appeal Hearing afterwards. KERINS MADE ME WAIT AN ADDITIONAL TWO YEARS on top of the one and a half years I had already been waiting. If your case is to be heard before this woman... Be prepared to wait another 2-3 years. Run for the hills. Request another ALJ. It may be time for Kerins to retire. Someone in upper management or government needs to take a serious look at how she handles her cases. Sincerely, Treated Badly
This judge is a good listener and very fair
This judge is a good listener and very fair
This judge is a good listener and very fair
This judge is a good listener and very fair
I had judge liken and he heard my case and I so him twice. I pray and hope ige gety my decision. Is Good but you never know.it in God hands.and the nice man I saw.Thank you for listen.
I had judge liken and he heard my case and I so him twice. I pray and hope ige gety my decision. Is Good but you never know.it in God hands.and the nice man I saw.Thank you for listen.
I had judge liken and he heard my case and I so him twice. I pray and hope ige gety my decision. Is Good but you never know.it in God hands.and the nice man I saw.Thank you for listen.
I LIKE TO START OFF BY THANKING THE JUDGE FOR GIVING ME MY HEARING.AND HE ISa very. Good listen. Thank you very much and God bless you and your family.
I LIKE TO START OFF BY THANKING THE JUDGE FOR GIVING ME MY HEARING.AND HE ISa very. Good listen. Thank you very much and God bless you and your family.
I LIKE TO START OFF BY THANKING THE JUDGE FOR GIVING ME MY HEARING.AND HE ISa very. Good listen. Thank you very much and God bless you and your family.
I saw Judge Liken today and I believe he is a very good listener. I felt very comfortable in his courtroom. He was not intimidating like many judges. Regardless of the outcome I was happy to be seen by Judge Liken.
I had my hearing November 15th 2017 and I'm still awaiting a decision from the judges office. My lawyers don't know anything other than it is still in the judges hands. I was told is have a decision within 90 days and as you can see, I'm still waiting. He was a great listener and i didn't feel intimidated at all. My issue is that the "process" takes entirely too long and some of us are in desperate need for a decision so that we know where to go from here...how do i get my surgeries..how do i get the injections i need...how do i keep paying my bills...what am i going to do about rent..All of this in some cases is contingent on a speedy decision. Thanks for listening.
Very strict. Be careful how you answer her questions.
Very strict. Be careful how you answer her questions.
Very strict. Be careful how you answer her questions.
Very strict. Be careful how you answer her questions.
Hearing is conducted very professional. She makes you feel relaxed and enough time to answer her questions.
Hearing is conducted very professional. She makes you feel relaxed and enough time to answer her questions.
Hearing is conducted very professional. She makes you feel relaxed and enough time to answer her questions.
Hearing is conducted very professional. She makes you feel relaxed and enough time to answer her questions.
very insensitive to mental health issues. inappropriate demeanor for a judge. she must be trying to bethe next judge judy. well, she is an indian so she has that cold, insensitive, yelling thing going on
very insensitive to mental health issues. inappropriate demeanor for a judge. she must be trying to bethe next judge judy. well, she is an indian so she has that cold, insensitive, yelling thing going on
very insensitive to mental health issues. inappropriate demeanor for a judge. she must be trying to bethe next judge judy. well, she is an indian so she has that cold, insensitive, yelling thing going on
If you are a natural born white or black american and find out your judge is benita lobo cancel and request another judge it will delay your disablity but it is better to delay it than to be denied which will happen if she is your judge. The woman has no cooomon since.
If you are a natural born white or black american and find out your judge is benita lobo cancel and request another judge it will delay your disablity but it is better to delay it than to be denied which will happen if she is your judge. The woman has no cooomon since.
If you are a natural born white or black american and find out your judge is benita lobo cancel and request another judge it will delay your disablity but it is better to delay it than to be denied which will happen if she is your judge. The woman has no cooomon since.
How can she turn down people who have given all for their country and only ask for what they have earned in forty years of working, even though she, her husband or any of her childern have only taken from my country. She shouldn'nt be allowed to judge a dog show.
How can she turn down people who have given all for their country and only ask for what they have earned in forty years of working, even though she, her husband or any of her childern have only taken from my country. She shouldn'nt be allowed to judge a dog show.
How can she turn down people who have given all for their country and only ask for what they have earned in forty years of working, even though she, her husband or any of her childern have only taken from my country. She shouldn'nt be allowed to judge a dog show.
Another ALJ whose stats have remained the same year after year. Judge has a denial agenda.
My impression of this judge is that she is angry and openly hostile to attorneys and claimants even the voc rehab person. After reading how long it takes to get approved I was prepared for a denial but nothing prepared me for the judge to be rude and angry? Disappointed that this judge totally ignored Dr.s reports and restrictions? I paid into the system four decades and if nothing else everyone in the courtroom should speak to each other in a civil manner. I knew within the first two minutes she would deny me. I knew it prior to any evidence being presented. Felt like it was a done deal to be denied regardless of the evidence. Something is very wrong here and this lady should not be judging anything until she gets her anger issues under control.
Echoing previous sentiments: is out of touch when it comes to mental disorders and came across as snappy and angry. I felt like I did not receive a fair hearing in the slightest. As a matter of fact, I feel as though her decision was made right when I entered the courtroom.
She was the most insensitive judge that I ever met ..she denied me even with all the evidence in her face ..she told me over time slipped disc in your neck and back will heal overtime..yeah if your superman ..she needs to retire she's has no worries she eats good every night I think she gets bonuses from the state for denying people ...I'm suing the state thanks to her judging ethic ..way to go lobo
You know its bad when my attorney tells me his firm no longer takes SSDI cases that will have hearings out of the Metarie office, specifically because of this judge. Even the lawyers know they don't have a fair chance in front of her. A lack of genuine qualifications and an angry hostile attitude kind of tell you where things are going BEFORE she has even heard any evidence. Just wonder how long SSA will allow stuff like this to continue as it is genuinely harming folks who have paid into this system for decades and deserve a fair hearing and to be treated civilly and respectfully.
As someone has already mentioned, she is insensitive to mental health issues. With judges like her, why is there even an appeals process? Over a year of waiting for this hearing and turns out it was a big waste of time. And yes, before she even hears what all you have to say, she has already made her decision.
Judge Mariani is very knowledgeable and very fair. Although he denied my claim, he conducted himself very properly and very respectfully. That is a JUDGE!!!!!!
Judge Mariani is very knowledgeable and very fair. Although he denied my claim, he conducted himself very properly and very respectfully. That is a JUDGE!!!!!!
Judge Mariani is very knowledgeable and very fair. Although he denied my claim, he conducted himself very properly and very respectfully. That is a JUDGE!!!!!!
Judge Mariani needs to retire. I was rude to me from the start. Needless to say, he had made his decision on my case way before I had a chance to speak.
Judge Mariani needs to retire. I was rude to me from the start. Needless to say, he had made his decision on my case way before I had a chance to speak.
Judge Mariani needs to retire. I was rude to me from the start. Needless to say, he had made his decision on my case way before I had a chance to speak.
Judge Mariani needs to retire. I was rude to me from the start. Needless to say, he had made his decision on my case way before I had a chance to speak.
The guy is not only totally clueless, he's also totally deaf. Crazy how someone with these deficiencies gets to play God with my life.
The guy is not only totally clueless, he's also totally deaf. Crazy how someone with these deficiencies gets to play God with my life.
The guy is not only totally clueless, he's also totally deaf. Crazy how someone with these deficiencies gets to play God with my life.
The guy is not only totally clueless, he's also totally deaf. Crazy how someone with these deficiencies gets to play God with my life.
This judge presided over my hearing. At all times, he was very proper and professional and showed a deep knowledge of the law. He corrected the vocational expert in his testimony and that led to an allowance in my case. People that bad mouth him are very unfair and very ignorant.
This judge presided over my hearing. At all times, he was very proper and professional and showed a deep knowledge of the law. He corrected the vocational expert in his testimony and that led to an allowance in my case. People that bad mouth him are very unfair and very ignorant.
This judge presided over my hearing. At all times, he was very proper and professional and showed a deep knowledge of the law. He corrected the vocational expert in his testimony and that led to an allowance in my case. People that bad mouth him are very unfair and very ignorant.
He does have difficulty hearing but I have always found him to be very fair. That isn't to say he can't make mistakes but I don't believe his denials are based on bias.
He does have difficulty hearing but I have always found him to be very fair. That isn't to say he can't make mistakes but I don't believe his denials are based on bias.
He does have difficulty hearing but I have always found him to be very fair. That isn't to say he can't make mistakes but I don't believe his denials are based on bias.
He does have difficulty hearing but I have always found him to be very fair. That isn't to say he can't make mistakes but I don't believe his denials are based on bias.
She is not at ODAR in Baltimore but at the National Hearing Center, Rolling Road, Woodlawn, Maryland
She is not at ODAR in Baltimore but at the National Hearing Center, Rolling Road, Woodlawn, Maryland
She is not at ODAR in Baltimore but at the National Hearing Center, Rolling Road, Woodlawn, Maryland
She is not at ODAR in Baltimore but at the National Hearing Center, Rolling Road, Woodlawn, Maryland
Takes longwinded testimony. Likes to hear herself talk
Takes longwinded testimony. Likes to hear herself talk
Takes longwinded testimony. Likes to hear herself talk
Takes longwinded testimony. Likes to hear herself talk
This judge is HORRIBLE!!!! She definitely likes to hear herself talk! She is biased, unfair and downright disrespectful! She barely lets council speak and when they do she cuts them off. She does not develop the file properly with CE exams, etc. She seems to be looking for a reason to deny! BEWARE!
This judge is HORRIBLE!!!! She definitely likes to hear herself talk! She is biased, unfair and downright disrespectful! She barely lets council speak and when they do she cuts them off. She does not develop the file properly with CE exams, etc. She seems to be looking for a reason to deny! BEWARE!
This judge is HORRIBLE!!!! She definitely likes to hear herself talk! She is biased, unfair and downright disrespectful! She barely lets council speak and when they do she cuts them off. She does not develop the file properly with CE exams, etc. She seems to be looking for a reason to deny! BEWARE!
Judge Morgan was very nice and straight forward at my hearing, i was extremely nervous before the hearing but once inside his attitude and politeness relaxed me within a few minute's. Whatever my outcome of my hearing im thankful that he was my judge.
This is an ALJ who worked for the appeals council and you can tell in her decisions which are fairly negative. She may make sure to ask for very specific evidence to justify her denial. Most claims she has no intention of paying. She will probably write better decisions than most ALJ's since she is from the AC and is used to making up reasons to deny Claimant's appeals. I think she is fairly negative.
This is an ALJ who worked for the appeals council and you can tell in her decisions which are fairly negative. She may make sure to ask for very specific evidence to justify her denial. Most claims she has no intention of paying. She will probably write better decisions than most ALJ's since she is from the AC and is used to making up reasons to deny Claimant's appeals. I think she is fairly negative.
This is an ALJ who worked for the appeals council and you can tell in her decisions which are fairly negative. She may make sure to ask for very specific evidence to justify her denial. Most claims she has no intention of paying. She will probably write better decisions than most ALJ's since she is from the AC and is used to making up reasons to deny Claimant's appeals. I think she is fairly negative.
I have been fighting for my benifits since 2008 i was in front of Judge Rivera three diffrent times and he denied me and then i came before Judge Palacios and to be very honest she was extreamly fair and finally after six years of fighting and appeals i finally got a judge who understands even though she did work for the appelte division she was still fair
Judge Palacios was the coldest, rudest, most disorganized judge I have ever seen. Having a little compassion for the SICK isnt too much to ask!
I had my hearing with Judge Perez 6/24/15. He was very fair, he seemed compassionate and had done his homework before my hearing. I am very satisfied with this judge.
His son is a member of the Church of Satan he will commit genocide to help aid devil worship there's a massive ponzi scam going on and Louisiana is Detroit, Michigan of the South due to this judge. Devil worship is how you can obtain disability; false prescription and prostitution available in Amite, LA. Louisiana debt is currently $22.2trillion with a ponzi scam to help aid saharia law, cocaine, crystal meth, heroin, and prostitution. This Judge will help aide a fugitive from the law: but sadly so will the federal government with the witness protection program
Very nice judge. Judge Ramsey is fair. Great Judge!
I pray for anyone who goes before this judge. It doesn't matter if your doctor fights for you or not, she will tear your records apart and pick what she wants to hear. I especially feel for anyone with suicidal tendencies that go before her, as she is more like to leave you homeless or cause your death than to approve your disability. She has no clue how terrible mental illnesses are to live with, nor does she care.
I had my hearing on feb 4 2020 at 8:30 and judge david oshea was kind and he gave me hope that day,his presence was a blessing. So even if i get a denial,im still grateful to have met you.
I have sent the paperwork that Judge Shea required. I sent it registered mail and as of now, I haven't received a confirmation. Can you please tell me if Judge Shea has recieved my paperwork? Yours truly Carol A Baker
It would be wise to request another judge if you get this one, he has an agenda of no to please his corrupt government bosses.
My Attorney and I found Judge Timothy Stewart totally fair, as he was familiar with my case prior to entering the hearing. He actually "listened" to both me and my attorney, as he asked questions relevant to my case. He did award a favorable decision, with my very difficult medical case. Thank You, Judge Stewart!
Judge Volz is strictly by the book. He is a good listener and a fair judge. I believe that if your paperwork is in order and a good lawyer you will prevail. To everybody that is posting on here just hope that you will end up with a judge that will listen and not one that doesn't care what you say or what kind of proof you may have.
Very unprofessional and biased. Sarcastic, rude, and used ridiculous reasoning to deny me. He actually holds it against you and says it's proof you're not disabled if you manage to get yourself to a specialist. He could care less about the rules or ethics. Pray you don't get this guy.
Very unprofessional and biased. Sarcastic, rude, and used ridiculous reasoning to deny me. He actually holds it against you and says it's proof you're not disabled if you manage to get yourself to a specialist. He could care less about the rules or ethics. Pray you don't get this guy.
Very unprofessional and biased. Sarcastic, rude, and used ridiculous reasoning to deny me. He actually holds it against you and says it's proof you're not disabled if you manage to get yourself to a specialist. He could care less about the rules or ethics. Pray you don't get this guy.
Very unprofessional and biased. Sarcastic, rude, and used ridiculous reasoning to deny me. He actually holds it against you and says it's proof you're not disabled if you manage to get yourself to a specialist. He could care less about the rules or ethics. Pray you don't get this guy.
Very fair , Christain,and truly cares for the truly disable
Very fair , Christain,and truly cares for the truly disable
Very fair , Christain,and truly cares for the truly disable
Very nice and understanding. Listened to me with a compassionate ear.
Very nice and understanding. Listened to me with a compassionate ear.
Very nice and understanding. Listened to me with a compassionate ear.
Very nice and understanding. Listened to me with a compassionate ear.
How can his awards be shown for 2013 and today is only 1/7/13 my hearing date unless the decisions are already made before we get in court, Judge whitney is a hard judge to figure out and beware of the VE they must be trained to say that everyone can be a surveillanc monitor tech, this is the job they say you can do when they can't find anything else for you to do,in reality This job does not exist!
How can his awards be shown for 2013 and today is only 1/7/13 my hearing date unless the decisions are already made before we get in court, Judge whitney is a hard judge to figure out and beware of the VE they must be trained to say that everyone can be a surveillanc monitor tech, this is the job they say you can do when they can't find anything else for you to do,in reality This job does not exist!
How can his awards be shown for 2013 and today is only 1/7/13 my hearing date unless the decisions are already made before we get in court, Judge whitney is a hard judge to figure out and beware of the VE they must be trained to say that everyone can be a surveillanc monitor tech, this is the job they say you can do when they can't find anything else for you to do,in reality This job does not exist!
This judge is Biased.
This judge is Biased.
This judge is Biased.
This judge is Biased.
Sounds like this Judge is rooting out the fakers
Sounds like this Judge is rooting out the fakers
Sounds like this Judge is rooting out the fakers
I think judge whitney was pretty fair thank you
I think judge whitney was pretty fair thank you
I think judge whitney was pretty fair thank you
Extremely discriminatory against invisible diseases. Actually had the nerve to say he "didn't believe" my specialist/surgeon OR psychiatrist, even though there was medical documentation, X-rays, scans, etc, to back up my diagnoses. Very rude, sarcastic, condescending. Stared at computer screen entire time & would not even look me in eyes. Also obviously didn't look at all of my medical documentation, because a lot of his reasons for denial, were simply untrue; and he would have known that had he actually looked at all of my records. Left me feeling like just a lazy loser or something. Shame on him for his treatment of those coming in & completely at his mercy, for dishing out denial after denial without thorough review and/or education on the disabilities in question and for his complete lack of empathy for those of us hurting and already embarrassed to have to be at a court's mercy in the first place!
I received this judge for my hearing. He was nice and listened to me without interruptions. He wasn't rude nor bias during my hearing. I don't know the outcome yet but I was respected and treated fairly. Just be blunt and honest with him. I was in pain during my hearing and couldn't focus he didn't mind repeating the questions and stayed patient the entire time. Thank you Judge Whitney.
Terrible. Zero stars. No compassion and ignores medical proof. Where is humanity?
Had my hearing today was approved Judge Whitney was fair understanding i had my medical records he listened to me and gave me my life back thank you judge
Just retire already!
Just retire already!
Very professional. Wish more of the ALJs I see when representing clients were like her--businesslike, knowledgeable, courteous and friendly in a professional way. She made sure the client knew what was going on, made him the focal point of the whole process. Whether she rules in our favor or not, I believe her decision will be honest and that she made certain to get all the information necessary during the hearing.
Very professional. Wish more of the ALJs I see when representing clients were like her--businesslike, knowledgeable, courteous and friendly in a professional way. She made sure the client knew what was going on, made him the focal point of the whole process. Whether she rules in our favor or not, I believe her decision will be honest and that she made certain to get all the information necessary during the hearing.
Very professional. Wish more of the ALJs I see when representing clients were like her--businesslike, knowledgeable, courteous and friendly in a professional way. She made sure the client knew what was going on, made him the focal point of the whole process. Whether she rules in our favor or not, I believe her decision will be honest and that she made certain to get all the information necessary during the hearing.
My clients were in El Paso ODAR and ALJ did hearings via video. I had heard horror stories about bad tempers of some LA ALJs, so I was pretty nervous, but I was pleasantly surprised. ALJ Wiedemann is very friendly, knowledgeable, and thorough. She really goes out of her way to put nervous claimants and attys at ease, and I have no doubt that she will render a fair, expeditious decision in my clients' cases.
My clients were in El Paso ODAR and ALJ did hearings via video. I had heard horror stories about bad tempers of some LA ALJs, so I was pretty nervous, but I was pleasantly surprised. ALJ Wiedemann is very friendly, knowledgeable, and thorough. She really goes out of her way to put nervous claimants and attys at ease, and I have no doubt that she will render a fair, expeditious decision in my clients' cases.
My clients were in El Paso ODAR and ALJ did hearings via video. I had heard horror stories about bad tempers of some LA ALJs, so I was pretty nervous, but I was pleasantly surprised. ALJ Wiedemann is very friendly, knowledgeable, and thorough. She really goes out of her way to put nervous claimants and attys at ease, and I have no doubt that she will render a fair, expeditious decision in my clients' cases.
My clients were in El Paso ODAR and ALJ did hearings via video. I had heard horror stories about bad tempers of some LA ALJs, so I was pretty nervous, but I was pleasantly surprised. ALJ Wiedemann is very friendly, knowledgeable, and thorough. She really goes out of her way to put nervous claimants and attys at ease, and I have no doubt that she will render a fair, expeditious decision in my clients' cases.
I love her she is very sweet and patient with her client......I would go back to her any day
I recently appeared before the Honorable Judge Wiedemann. I was very tense and nervous, and she made me very comfortable and at ease. She was very thorough and concise and never at one point was I confused or did I feel out of place. Her demeanor was mother-like and she paid all her attention to me in a very professional way as well. I was very lucky to have gotten her as my judge regardless of the decision rendered.
Hello my name is Lola Logan i had my hearing on 4/6/2017. I was please to have Judge Karen Wedemann. She was very nice and also understanding if i had to go before another judge i would much rather perfer Judge Karen Wedemann. And i know she approve me i felt it in my heart cause she understand.
I would like to contact the Tulsa Judges to request SSDI with my request for a hearing.
I would like to contact the Tulsa Judges to request SSDI with my request for a hearing.