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Judge Romona Scales - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Valparaiso IN, Indiana · SSA Region 05

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

51.8%

Approval Rate

51.8%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

48.2%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

39.2%

of decisions

Total Decisions

222

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

255

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Romona Scales Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Romona Scales

Based on 7 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Romona Scales's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Romona Scales's Statistics

Judge Romona Scales is an Administrative Law Judge at the Valparaiso IN hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 222 cases, with an approval rate of 51.8%.

This approval rate is below 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 Romona Scales Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 39.2%

Partially Favorable 12.6%

Total Awards 51.8%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 48.2%

Dismissals 12.9%

About the Valparaiso IN Hearing Office

Judge Romona Scales hears cases at the Valparaiso IN hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Romona Scales

What percentage of cases does Judge Romona Scales approve?

Judge Romona Scales's approval rate is 51.8% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (39.2%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How experienced is Judge Romona Scales?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Romona Scales decided 222 cases and had 255 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Romona Scales rank among Social Security ALJs?

Judge Romona Scales's approval rate of 51.8% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

What office is Judge Romona Scales assigned to?

Judge Romona Scales hears cases at the Valparaiso IN hearing office in SSA Region 05. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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