Official SSA Data

Judge Roger E Winkelman - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Santa Barbara, California · SSA Region 09

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

64.4%

Approval Rate

64.4%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

35.6%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

63.5%

of decisions

Total Decisions

104

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

133

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Roger E Winkelman Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Roger E Winkelman

Based on 5 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Roger E Winkelman's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Roger E Winkelman's Statistics

Judge Roger E Winkelman is an Administrative Law Judge at the Santa Barbara hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 104 cases, with an approval rate of 64.4%.

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 Roger E Winkelman Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 63.5%

Partially Favorable 1%

Total Awards 64.4%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 35.6%

Dismissals 21.8%

About the Santa Barbara Hearing Office

Judge Roger E Winkelman hears cases at the Santa Barbara hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Roger E Winkelman

What are my chances of approval with Judge Roger E Winkelman?

Judge Roger E Winkelman's approval rate is 64.4% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (63.5%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many disability hearings has Judge Roger E Winkelman conducted?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Roger E Winkelman decided 104 cases and had 133 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Roger E Winkelman more favorable than other ALJs?

Judge Roger E Winkelman's approval rate of 64.4% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where is Judge Roger E Winkelman located?

Judge Roger E Winkelman hears cases at the Santa Barbara hearing office in SSA Region 09. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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