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Judge Valerie A Bawolek - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Charleston WV, West Virginia · SSA Region 03

77.5%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

77.5%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

22.5%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

70%

of decisions

Total Decisions

80

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

85

FY 2025

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Judge Valerie A Bawolek Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Valerie A Bawolek

Based on 12 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Valerie A Bawolek's Statistics

Judge Valerie A Bawolek is an Administrative Law Judge at the Charleston WV hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 80 cases, with an approval rate of 77.5%.

This approval rate is above the national average of 58.3%. This places the judge among those with higher-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 Valerie A Bawolek Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 70%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 77.5%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 22.5%
Dismissals 5.9%

About the Charleston WV Hearing Office

Judge Valerie A Bawolek hears cases at the Charleston WV hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Valerie A Bawolek

How often does Judge Valerie A Bawolek approve disability cases?
Judge Valerie A Bawolek's approval rate is 77.5% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (70%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
What is Judge Valerie A Bawolek's caseload?
In FY 2025, Judge Valerie A Bawolek decided 80 cases and had 85 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Valerie A Bawolek's approval rate above or below average?
Judge Valerie A Bawolek's approval rate of 77.5% is above the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Which hearing office does Judge Valerie A Bawolek work at?
Judge Valerie A Bawolek hears cases at the Charleston WV hearing office in SSA Region 03. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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