Official SSA Data

Judge Hiral D. Patel - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Rio Grande Valley TX, Texas · SSA Region 06

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

55%

Approval Rate

55%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

45%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

51.6%

of decisions

Total Decisions

547

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

614

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Hiral D. Patel Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Hiral D. Patel

Based on 33 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Hiral D. Patel's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Hiral D. Patel's Statistics

Judge Hiral D. Patel is an Administrative Law Judge at the Rio Grande Valley TX hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 547 cases, with an approval rate of 55%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 57.6%.

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 Hiral D. Patel Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 51.6%

Partially Favorable 3.5%

Total Awards 55%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 45%

Dismissals 10.9%

About the Rio Grande Valley TX Hearing Office

Judge Hiral D. Patel hears cases at the Rio Grande Valley TX hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Hiral D. Patel

How often does Judge Hiral D. Patel approve disability cases?

Judge Hiral D. Patel's approval rate is 55% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (51.6%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

What is Judge Hiral D. Patel's caseload?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Hiral D. Patel decided 547 cases and had 614 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Hiral D. Patel's approval rate above or below average?

Judge Hiral D. Patel's approval rate of 55% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Which hearing office does Judge Hiral D. Patel work at?

Judge Hiral D. Patel hears cases at the Rio Grande Valley TX hearing office in SSA Region 06. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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