Official SSA Data

Judge Robert J. Ryan - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · SSA Region 03

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

47.1%

Approval Rate

47.1%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

52.9%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

37.2%

of decisions

Total Decisions

454

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

584

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Robert J. Ryan Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Robert J. Ryan

Based on 32 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Robert J. Ryan's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Robert J. Ryan's Statistics

Judge Robert J. Ryan is an Administrative Law Judge at the Philadelphia hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 454 cases, with an approval rate of 47.1%.

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 Robert J. Ryan Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 37.2%

Partially Favorable 9.9%

Total Awards 47.1%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 52.9%

Dismissals 22.3%

About the Philadelphia Hearing Office

Judge Robert J. Ryan hears cases at the Philadelphia hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Robert J. Ryan

How often does Judge Robert J. Ryan approve disability cases?

Judge Robert J. Ryan's approval rate is 47.1% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (37.2%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

What is Judge Robert J. Ryan's caseload?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Robert J. Ryan decided 454 cases and had 584 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Robert J. Ryan's approval rate above or below average?

Judge Robert J. Ryan's approval rate of 47.1% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Which hearing office does Judge Robert J. Ryan work at?

Judge Robert J. Ryan hears cases at the Philadelphia hearing office in SSA Region 03. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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