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Updated July 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Gabello, James

-25.2 pts vs national average

32.5%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge32.5%
ROANOKE57.3%
National avg57.7%

Total decisions

326

Fully favorable

87

26.7%

Partially favorable

19

5.8%

Denials

220

67.5%

Total dispositions

384

Dismissals

58

15.1%

Awards

106

FY2026 decision breakdown

Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 26.7%Partially fav. 5.8%Denied 67.5%

Other ALJs at ROANOKE (3)

Judges in Virginia with the most decisions

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