Official SSA Data

Judge Steven Rachal - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Alexandria, Louisiana · SSA Region 06

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

37.1%

Approval Rate

37.1%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

62.9%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

25.3%

of decisions

Total Decisions

423

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

536

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Steven Rachal Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Steven Rachal

Based on 27 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Steven Rachal's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Steven Rachal's Statistics

Judge Steven Rachal is an Administrative Law Judge at the Alexandria hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 423 cases, with an approval rate of 37.1%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 57.6%. 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.

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Judge Steven Rachal Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 25.3%

Partially Favorable 11.8%

Total Awards 37.1%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 62.9%

Dismissals 21.1%

About the Alexandria Hearing Office

Judge Steven Rachal hears cases at the Alexandria hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Steven Rachal

How often does Judge Steven Rachal approve disability cases?

Judge Steven Rachal's approval rate is 37.1% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (25.3%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

What is Judge Steven Rachal's caseload?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Steven Rachal decided 423 cases and had 536 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Steven Rachal's approval rate above or below average?

Judge Steven Rachal's approval rate of 37.1% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Which hearing office does Judge Steven Rachal work at?

Judge Steven Rachal hears cases at the Alexandria hearing office in SSA Region 06. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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