Reiling, Bernadette
Dover, DE · Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Hearing Approval Rate
34.4%
Below the national average of 48.6%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Reiling approves 34.4% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →
How Judge Reiling Decides Cases
Nat'l avg: 48.6%
Nat'l avg: 35.0%
Nat'l avg: 16.3%
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Judge Reiling approved 34.4% of dispositions. That’s 14.2 percentage points below the national average of 48.6%. Reiling decided 174 cases out of 209 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 41.4%. 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
209
Approved
72
Denied
102
Hearing Office
Dover (DE)
8.0 months wait · 1,053 pending
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