Official SSA Data

Judge Roger E Winkelman - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Santa Barbara, California · SSA Region 09

67%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

67%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

33%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

63.7%

of decisions

Total Decisions

91

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

107

FY 2025

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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

Understanding Judge Roger E Winkelman's Statistics

Judge Roger E Winkelman is an Administrative Law Judge at the Santa Barbara hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 91 cases, with an approval rate of 67%.

This approval rate is above 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 Roger E Winkelman Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 63.7%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 67%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 33%
Dismissals 15%

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 67% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (63.7%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many disability hearings has Judge Roger E Winkelman conducted?
In FY 2025, Judge Roger E Winkelman decided 91 cases and had 107 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 67% is above the national average of 58.3%. 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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