Rolph, John W

Albuquerque NHC, NM · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025

Updated September 26, 2025

Hearing Approval Rate

51.1%

Above the national average of 48.7%

Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Rolph approves 51.1% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →

How Judge Rolph Decides Cases

Approved51.1%

Nat'l avg: 48.7%

Denied36.8%

Nat'l avg: 35.1%

Dismissed12.1%

Nat'l avg: 16.2%

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Judge Rolph approved 51.1% of dispositions. That’s 2.3 percentage points above the national average of 48.7%. Rolph decided 167 cases out of 190 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 58.1%. 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

190

Approved

97

Denied

70

Hearing Office

Albuquerque NHC (NM)

10.0 months wait · 1,035 pending

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