Roanoke Hearing Office - ALJ Approval Rates & Wait Times
Virginia · SSA Region 03
Approval Rate
58.9%
vs 58.3% national
Wait Time
8.5 months
vs 8 months national
Processing Time
273 days
avg days to decision
Cases Pending
1,163
awaiting hearing
ALJs
4
active judges
Roanoke ALJ Approval Rates and Decision Statistics
Individual judge statistics for FY 2025. Click any judge to see detailed performance data.
| Judge | Approval Rate | Denial Rate | Fully Favorable | Total Decisions | Dispositions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph T Scruton | 68.9% | 31.1% | 56.5% | 315 | 386 |
| Thomas W Erwin | 62.9% | 37.1% | 56.5% | 340 | 397 |
| Jeffrey J Schueler | 59.6% | 40.4% | 44.9% | 136 | 173 |
| James Gabello | 46.3% | 53.7% | 30.2% | 361 | 454 |
About the Roanoke Social Security Hearing Office
The Social Security Administration operates the Roanoke hearing office in Virginia as part of its Office of Hearings Operations. Located in SSA Region 03, 4 Administrative Law Judges conduct disability hearings at this location.
The office's average approval rate is 58.9%, which is near the national average of 58.3%. This figure combines both fully favorable and partially favorable outcomes from all judges at the office. Judge approval rates at this office range from 46.3% to 68.9%, showing a moderate degree of variation across the bench.
The current average wait time for a hearing at this office is 8.5 months, which is comparable to the national average of 8 months. Once a hearing takes place, this office issues decisions in an average of 273 days. There are currently 1,163 cases pending at this office. That works out to approximately 291 pending cases per judge.
Across the judges at this office, the average fully favorable rate is 47.0%. A fully favorable decision means the claimant receives benefits from the onset date they requested, as opposed to a partially favorable decision which may award benefits from a later date.
How to Interpret Roanoke Hearing Office Data
Roanoke shows a moderate degree of variation across its bench, which is common among offices of this size. While all judges apply the same federal disability standards, differences in how they weigh medical evidence, vocational factors, and hearing testimony may contribute to varying outcomes.
With an average wait time of 8.5 months and 273 days average processing time, claimants at Roanoke can expect a total timeline of roughly 18 months from hearing request to decision.
Judges at Roanoke have collectively issued 1,152 decisions in the current fiscal year, averaging 288 decisions per judge. Individual caseloads range from 136 to 361 decisions, reflecting differences in hearing schedules and case complexity.
Roanoke Hearing Office FAQ
What is the approval rate at Roanoke?
Individual judges at this office have rates ranging from 46.3% to 68.9%. Of approved cases, the average fully favorable rate across judges at this office is 47.0%. The national average approval rate is 58.3%.
Which judges hear cases at Roanoke?
How long is the wait time at Roanoke?
From hearing request to decision, the total timeline at this office averages approximately 18 months. Wait time averages reflect the most recently reported SSA data and will evolve as new disposition reports are released.