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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Reiling, Bernadette

DOVER Trending down

-16.5 pts vs national average

41.3%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge41.3%
DOVER57.1%
National avg57.8%

Total decisions

189

Fully favorable

63

33.3%

Partially favorable

15

7.9%

Denials

111

58.7%

Total dispositions

228

Dismissals

39

17.1%

Awards

78

3-year trend

Falling

FY2025 decision breakdown

Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 33.3%Partially fav. 7.9%Denied 58.7%

Approval rate history

FY2023
47.2%106 dec
FY2024
42.4%118 dec
FY2024
35.7%56 dec
Above national Below national National avg

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