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Judge Valorie Stefanelli - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Charlotte, North Carolina · SSA Region 04

78.5%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

78.5%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

21.5%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

72.9%

of decisions

Total Decisions

144

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

186

FY 2025

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Judge Valorie Stefanelli Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Valorie Stefanelli

Based on 9 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Valorie Stefanelli's Statistics

Judge Valorie Stefanelli is an Administrative Law Judge at the Charlotte hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 144 cases, with an approval rate of 78.5%.

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 Valorie Stefanelli Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 72.9%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 78.5%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 21.5%
Dismissals 22.6%

About the Charlotte Hearing Office

Judge Valorie Stefanelli hears cases at the Charlotte hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Valorie Stefanelli

What is Judge Valorie Stefanelli's approval rate?
Judge Valorie Stefanelli's approval rate is 78.5% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (72.9%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many cases has Judge Valorie Stefanelli decided?
In FY 2025, Judge Valorie Stefanelli decided 144 cases and had 186 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
How does Judge Valorie Stefanelli compare to other judges?
Judge Valorie Stefanelli's approval rate of 78.5% is above the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where does Judge Valorie Stefanelli hear cases?
Judge Valorie Stefanelli hears cases at the Charlotte hearing office in SSA Region 04. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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