Pyrtel, Ahavaha
Madison, WI · Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Hearing Approval Rate
61.7%
Above the national average of 48.6%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Pyrtel approves 61.7% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →
How Judge Pyrtel Decides Cases
Nat'l avg: 48.6%
Nat'l avg: 35.0%
Nat'l avg: 16.3%
Know Your Numbers
Judge Pyrtel approved 61.7% of dispositions. That’s 13.0 percentage points above the national average of 48.6%. Pyrtel decided 218 cases out of 240 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 67.9%. Knowing your judge’s track record can help you prepare for your hearing.
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Get Your Free GuideDetailed Case Counts— Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Total Cases
240
Approved
148
Denied
70
Hearing Office
Madison (WI)
8.0 months wait · 816 pending
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