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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Rippel, Brian

CHARLOTTESVILLE Stable

-9.7 pts vs national average

48.0%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge48.0%
CHARLOTTESVILLE51.0%
National avg57.8%

Total decisions

333

Fully favorable

127

38.1%

Partially favorable

33

9.9%

Denials

173

52.0%

Total dispositions

393

Dismissals

60

15.3%

Awards

160

3-year trend

Stable

FY2025 decision breakdown

Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 38.1%Partially fav. 9.9%Denied 52.0%

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