Rachal, Steven M
Alexandria, LA · Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Hearing Approval Rate
28.3%
Below the national average of 48.6%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Rachal approves 28.3% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →
How Judge Rachal Decides Cases
Nat'l avg: 48.6%
Nat'l avg: 35.0%
Nat'l avg: 16.3%
Know Your Numbers
Judge Rachal approved 28.3% of dispositions. That’s 20.3 percentage points below the national average of 48.6%. Rachal decided 294 cases out of 360 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 34.7%. 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
360
Approved
102
Denied
192
Hearing Office
Alexandria (LA)
7.0 months wait · 2,512 pending
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