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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Viera-Vargas, Angel X

SAN JUAN · primary of 2 offices Trending up

+20.1 pts vs national average

77.9%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge77.9%
SAN JUAN66.9%
National avg57.8%

Figures below are for SAN JUAN, this judge’s busiest office. They also have records at 1 other office (MIAMI OHO).

Total decisions

149

Fully favorable

113

75.8%

Partially favorable

3

2.0%

Denials

33

22.1%

Total dispositions

162

Dismissals

13

8.0%

Awards

116

3-year trend

Rising

FY2025 decision breakdown

Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 75.8%Partially fav. 2.0%Denied 22.1%

Approval rate history

FY2020
73.8%61 dec
FY2020
70.1%107 dec
FY2021
68.1%72 dec
FY2021
64.7%102 dec
FY2022
68.9%90 dec
FY2022
72.1%68 dec
FY2023
75.3%77 dec
FY2023
74.5%55 dec
FY2024
55.6%9 dec
FY2024
70.1%77 dec
FY2024
72.6%84 dec
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