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Updated July 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Reiling, Bernadette

-17.0 pts vs national average

40.7%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge40.7%
DOVER56.7%
National avg57.7%

Total decisions

204

Fully favorable

68

33.3%

Partially favorable

15

7.4%

Denials

121

59.3%

Total dispositions

248

Dismissals

44

17.7%

Awards

83

FY2026 decision breakdown

Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 33.3%Partially fav. 7.4%Denied 59.3%

Approval rate history

FY2023
47.2%106 dec
FY2024
40.2%174 dec
Above national Below national National avg

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