Jarvis, Valencia

Ft. Lauderdale, FL · Oct 2025 – Sep 2026

Updated May 29, 2026

Hearing Approval Rate

8.0%

Below the national average of 48.6%

Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Jarvis approves 8.0% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →

How Judge Jarvis Decides Cases

Approved8.0%

Nat'l avg: 48.6%

Denied69.7%

Nat'l avg: 35.0%

Dismissed22.3%

Nat'l avg: 16.3%

Know Your Numbers

Judge Jarvis approved 8.0% of dispositions. That’s 40.6 percentage points below the national average of 48.6%. Jarvis decided 223 cases out of 287 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 10.3%. Knowing your judge’s track record can help you prepare for your hearing.

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Detailed Case CountsOct 2025 – Sep 2026

Total Cases

287

Approved

23

Denied

200

Hearing Office

Ft. Lauderdale (FL)

7.0 months wait · 4,389 pending

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