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Judge Steven M Rachal - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Alexandria, Louisiana · SSA Region 06

42.5%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

42.5%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

57.5%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

27.4%

of decisions

Total Decisions

351

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

439

FY 2025

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Judge Steven M Rachal Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Steven M Rachal

Based on 18 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Steven M Rachal's Statistics

Judge Steven M Rachal is an Administrative Law Judge at the Alexandria hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 351 cases, with an approval rate of 42.5%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 58.3%. 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.

Judge Steven M Rachal Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 27.4%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 42.5%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 57.5%
Dismissals 20%

About the Alexandria Hearing Office

Judge Steven M Rachal hears cases at the Alexandria hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Steven M Rachal

What percentage of cases does Judge Steven M Rachal approve?
Judge Steven M Rachal's approval rate is 42.5% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (27.4%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How experienced is Judge Steven M Rachal?
In FY 2025, Judge Steven M Rachal decided 351 cases and had 439 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
How does Judge Steven M Rachal rank among Social Security ALJs?
Judge Steven M Rachal's approval rate of 42.5% is below the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
What office is Judge Steven M Rachal assigned to?
Judge Steven M Rachal hears cases at the Alexandria hearing office in SSA Region 06. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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