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Judge Romona Scales - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Valparaiso IN, Indiana · SSA Region 05

53%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

53%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

47%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

37.3%

of decisions

Total Decisions

134

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

160

FY 2025

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Judge Romona Scales Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Romona Scales

Based on 4 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Romona Scales's Statistics

Judge Romona Scales is an Administrative Law Judge at the Valparaiso IN hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 134 cases, with an approval rate of 53%.

This approval rate is below 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 Romona Scales Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 37.3%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 53%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 47%
Dismissals 16.3%

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 53% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (37.3%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How experienced is Judge Romona Scales?
In FY 2025, Judge Romona Scales decided 134 cases and had 160 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 53% is below the national average of 58.3%. 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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