Official SSA Data

Judge Angel X Viera Vargas - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Ponce, Puerto Rico · SSA Region 02

Statistics cover the 12 months ending July 2026, the period reported across this site.

78.3%

Approval Rate

78.3%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

21.7%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

76.9%

of decisions

Total Decisions

212

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

233

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Angel X Viera Vargas Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Angel X Viera Vargas

Based on 6 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Angel X Viera Vargas's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Angel X Viera Vargas's Statistics

Judge Angel X Viera Vargas is an Administrative Law Judge at the Ponce hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 212 cases, with an approval rate of 78.3%.

This approval rate is above the national average of 57.6%. This places the judge among those with higher-than-average approval rates.

Important: Past approval rates do not predict future outcomes. Each case is decided on its individual merits based on the evidence presented. Many factors influence outcomes beyond judge statistics, including the quality of medical evidence and legal representation.

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Judge Angel X Viera Vargas Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 76.9%

Partially Favorable 1.4%

Total Awards 78.3%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 21.7%

Dismissals 9%

About the Ponce Hearing Office

Judge Angel X Viera Vargas hears cases at the Ponce hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Angel X Viera Vargas

What are my chances of approval with Judge Angel X Viera Vargas?

Judge Angel X Viera Vargas's approval rate is 78.3% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (76.9%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many disability hearings has Judge Angel X Viera Vargas conducted?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Angel X Viera Vargas decided 212 cases and had 233 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Angel X Viera Vargas more favorable than other ALJs?

Judge Angel X Viera Vargas's approval rate of 78.3% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where is Judge Angel X Viera Vargas located?

Judge Angel X Viera Vargas hears cases at the Ponce hearing office in SSA Region 02. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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