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Judge Robert Iafe - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

San Diego, California · SSA Region 09

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

63.3%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

63.3%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

36.7%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

51.4%

of decisions

Total Decisions

327

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

392

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Robert Iafe Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Robert Iafe

Based on 23 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Robert Iafe's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Robert Iafe's Statistics

Judge Robert Iafe is an Administrative Law Judge at the San Diego hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 327 cases, with an approval rate of 63.3%.

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.

Judge Robert Iafe Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 51.4%
Partially Favorable 11.9%
Total Awards 63.3%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 36.7%
Dismissals 16.6%

About the San Diego Hearing Office

Judge Robert Iafe hears cases at the San Diego hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Robert Iafe

What percentage of cases does Judge Robert Iafe approve?
Judge Robert Iafe's approval rate is 63.3% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (51.4%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How experienced is Judge Robert Iafe?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Robert Iafe decided 327 cases and had 392 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
How does Judge Robert Iafe rank among Social Security ALJs?
Judge Robert Iafe's approval rate of 63.3% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.
What office is Judge Robert Iafe assigned to?
Judge Robert Iafe hears cases at the San Diego hearing office in SSA Region 09. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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