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Judge Richard J Ortiz Valero - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Ft Lauderdale, Florida · SSA Region 04

58.3%

Approval Rate

58.3%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

41.8%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

53.8%

of decisions

Total Decisions

400

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

504

FY 2025

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Judge Richard J Ortiz Valero Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Richard J Ortiz Valero

Based on 21 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

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 FY 2025, this judge decided 400 cases, with an approval rate of 58.3%.

This approval rate is equal to the national average of 58.3%.

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 Richard J Ortiz Valero Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 53.8%

Partially Favorable N/A

Total Awards 58.3%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 41.8%

Dismissals 20.6%

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 58.3% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (53.8%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

What is Judge Richard J Ortiz Valero's caseload?

In FY 2025, Judge Richard J Ortiz Valero decided 400 cases and had 504 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 58.3% is equal to the national average of 58.3%. 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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