Official SSA Data

Judge Richard J Ortiz Valero - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Ft Lauderdale, Florida · SSA Region 04

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

64.5%

Approval Rate

64.5%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

35.5%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

59.7%

of decisions

Total Decisions

417

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

535

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Richard J Ortiz Valero Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Richard J Ortiz Valero

Based on 31 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Richard J Ortiz Valero's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Richard J Ortiz Valero's Statistics

Judge Richard J Ortiz Valero is an Administrative Law Judge at the Ft Lauderdale hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 417 cases, with an approval rate of 64.5%.

This approval rate is above 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 Richard J Ortiz Valero Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 59.7%

Partially Favorable 4.8%

Total Awards 64.5%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 35.5%

Dismissals 22.1%

About the Ft Lauderdale Hearing Office

Judge Richard J Ortiz Valero hears cases at the Ft Lauderdale hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Richard J Ortiz Valero

How often does Judge Richard J Ortiz Valero approve disability cases?

Judge Richard J Ortiz Valero's approval rate is 64.5% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (59.7%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

What is Judge Richard J Ortiz Valero's caseload?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Richard J Ortiz Valero decided 417 cases and had 535 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Richard J Ortiz Valero's approval rate above or below average?

Judge Richard J Ortiz Valero's approval rate of 64.5% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Which hearing office does Judge Richard J Ortiz Valero work at?

Judge Richard J Ortiz Valero hears cases at the Ft Lauderdale hearing office in SSA Region 04. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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