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Judge Brian B Rippel - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Charlottesville, Virginia · SSA Region 03

42.4%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

42.4%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

57.6%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

37.7%

of decisions

Total Decisions

401

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

479

FY 2025

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Judge Brian B Rippel Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Brian B Rippel

Based on 22 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Brian B Rippel's Statistics

Judge Brian B Rippel is an Administrative Law Judge at the Charlottesville hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 401 cases, with an approval rate of 42.4%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 58.3%. 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.

Judge Brian B Rippel Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 37.7%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 42.4%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 57.6%
Dismissals 16.3%

About the Charlottesville Hearing Office

Judge Brian B Rippel hears cases at the Charlottesville hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Brian B Rippel

What are my chances of approval with Judge Brian B Rippel?
Judge Brian B Rippel's approval rate is 42.4% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (37.7%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many disability hearings has Judge Brian B Rippel conducted?
In FY 2025, Judge Brian B Rippel decided 401 cases and had 479 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Brian B Rippel more favorable than other ALJs?
Judge Brian B Rippel's approval rate of 42.4% is below the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where is Judge Brian B Rippel located?
Judge Brian B Rippel hears cases at the Charlottesville hearing office in SSA Region 03. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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