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Updated July 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Viera-Vargas, Angel X

SAN JUAN · primary of 2 officesPuerto Rico Stable

+19.2 pts vs national average

77.0%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge77.0%
SAN JUAN67.0%
National avg57.7%

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

Total decisions

191

Fully favorable

144

75.4%

Partially favorable

3

1.6%

Denials

44

23.0%

Total dispositions

208

Dismissals

17

8.2%

Awards

147

3-year trend

Stable

FY2026 decision breakdown

Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 75.4%Partially fav. 1.6%Denied 23.0%

Approval rate history

FY2020
71.4%168 dec
FY2021
66.1%174 dec
FY2022
70.3%158 dec
FY2023
75.0%132 dec
FY2024
70.6%170 dec
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