LAS VEGAS Hearing Office
- NEVADA
- 12 Administrative Law Judges
Office Approval Rate
45%
State average: 44%
● (Near State Avg.)
National average: 49% ▼ (Below National Avg.)
National average: 49% ▼ (Below National Avg.)
* Based on aggregated Social Security disability hearing decisions issued during Fiscal Year 2026.
Average Hearing Wait Time
11Months
State average: 9.5 Month
▲ (Above State Avg.)
National average: 8.1 Month ▲ (Above National Avg.)
National average: 8.1 Month ▲ (Above National Avg.)
List of Judges
Judges at this hearing office vary in approval rates and decision volume. Select a judge to view individual statistics.
(Judge-level statistics reflect the most recent fiscal year with available data.
Approval rates may vary over time and by case type.)
| Judge Name | Approval Rate | Compared to Office Average | Decision Count | Most Recent Fiscal Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary L Vanderhoof | 23% | Below (office avg. 45%) | 918 | 2018 |
| Lesley Troope | 40% | Below (office avg. 45%) | 5 | 2020 |
| Daniel F Loughry | 70% | Above (office avg. 45%) | 377 | 2010 |
| Michael B Kennett | 51% | Above (office avg. 45%) | 1,929 | 2014 |
| Barry H Jenkins | 38% | Below (office avg. 45%) | 4,080 | 2020 |
| Cynthia R Hoover | 28% | Below (office avg. 45%) | 2,460 | 2025 |
| David K Gatto | 36% | Below (office avg. 45%) | 4,192 | 2025 |
| Craig Ellis | 55% | Above (office avg. 45%) | 1,905 | 2014 |
| Christopher R Daniels | 45% | Near (office avg. 45%) | 2,625 | 2020 |
| John Cusker | 36% | Below (office avg. 45%) | 1,089 | 2020 |
| Donald R Colpitts | 63% | Above (office avg. 45%) | 4,021 | 2020 |
| Norman L Bennett | 37% | Below (office avg. 45%) | 4,884 | 2020 |
Advanced office metrics
These statistics provide additional context about how cases are processed at this hearing office.
They reflect system-level activity, not individual judge decision behavior, and may vary based on administrative and procedural factors.
321 Days
Average Case Processing Time
25%
Dismissal Rate
30%
Denied Rate
1.7
Dispositions per Day per ALJ
Statistics are aggregated from publicly available Social Security Administration hearing data.