Pyrtel, Ahavaha

Madison, WI · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025

Updated September 26, 2025

Hearing Approval Rate

65.3%

Above the national average of 48.7%

Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Pyrtel approves 65.3% 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

Approved65.3%

Nat'l avg: 48.7%

Denied25.1%

Nat'l avg: 35.1%

Dismissed9.7%

Nat'l avg: 16.2%

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Judge Pyrtel approved 65.3% of dispositions. That’s 16.5 percentage points above the national average of 48.7%. Pyrtel decided 411 cases out of 455 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 72.3%. Knowing your judge’s track record can help you prepare for your hearing.

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Detailed Case CountsOct 2024 – Sep 2025

Total Cases

455

Approved

297

Denied

114

Hearing Office

Madison (WI)

8.0 months wait · 906 pending

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