Official SSA Data

Judge Brian Rippel - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Charlottesville, Virginia · SSA Region 03

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

45.7%

Approval Rate

45.7%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

54.3%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

36.9%

of decisions

Total Decisions

455

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

543

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Brian Rippel Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Brian Rippel

Based on 32 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Brian Rippel's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Brian Rippel's Statistics

Judge Brian Rippel is an Administrative Law Judge at the Charlottesville hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 455 cases, with an approval rate of 45.7%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 57.6%. This places the judge among those with lower-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 Brian Rippel Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 36.9%

Partially Favorable 8.8%

Total Awards 45.7%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 54.3%

Dismissals 16.2%

About the Charlottesville Hearing Office

Judge Brian Rippel hears cases at the Charlottesville hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Brian Rippel

How often does Judge Brian Rippel approve disability cases?

Judge Brian Rippel's approval rate is 45.7% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (36.9%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

What is Judge Brian Rippel's caseload?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Brian Rippel decided 455 cases and had 543 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Brian Rippel's approval rate above or below average?

Judge Brian Rippel's approval rate of 45.7% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Which hearing office does Judge Brian Rippel work at?

Judge Brian Rippel hears cases at the Charlottesville hearing office in SSA Region 03. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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