Official SSA Data

Judge Jeffrey S. Ciegel - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Indianapolis, Indiana · SSA Region 05

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

38.4%

Approval Rate

38.4%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

61.6%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

33%

of decisions

Total Decisions

503

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

586

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Jeffrey S. Ciegel Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Jeffrey S. Ciegel

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

Understanding Judge Jeffrey S. Ciegel's Statistics

Judge Jeffrey S. Ciegel is an Administrative Law Judge at the Indianapolis hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 503 cases, with an approval rate of 38.4%.

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 Jeffrey S. Ciegel Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 33%

Partially Favorable 5.4%

Total Awards 38.4%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 61.6%

Dismissals 14.2%

About the Indianapolis Hearing Office

Judge Jeffrey S. Ciegel hears cases at the Indianapolis hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Jeffrey S. Ciegel

What is Judge Jeffrey S. Ciegel's approval rate?

Judge Jeffrey S. Ciegel's approval rate is 38.4% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (33%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many cases has Judge Jeffrey S. Ciegel decided?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Jeffrey S. Ciegel decided 503 cases and had 586 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Jeffrey S. Ciegel compare to other judges?

Judge Jeffrey S. Ciegel's approval rate of 38.4% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where does Judge Jeffrey S. Ciegel hear cases?

Judge Jeffrey S. Ciegel hears cases at the Indianapolis hearing office in SSA Region 05. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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