NHC ALBUQUERQUE Hearing Office
- NEW MEXICO
- 19 Administrative Law Judges
Office Approval Rate
43%
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
9Months
State average: 9 Month
● (Near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Willner | 32% | Below (office avg. 43%) | 2,437 | 2020 |
| Deborah J Van Vleck | 33% | Below (office avg. 43%) | 3,745 | 2025 |
| Kathleen Scully-Hayes | 42% | Near (office avg. 43%) | 26 | 2016 |
| John W Rolph | 44% | Near (office avg. 43%) | 1,123 | 2025 |
| Barry Robinson | 38% | Below (office avg. 43%) | 1,742 | 2019 |
| Raul C Pardo | 49% | Above (office avg. 43%) | 2,926 | 2016 |
| Barry O'Melinn | 37% | Below (office avg. 43%) | 1,828 | 2025 |
| MaryAnn Lunderman | 39% | Below (office avg. 43%) | 5,060 | 2020 |
| Patricia E Hartman | 39% | Below (office avg. 43%) | 1,074 | 2012 |
| Paul Gaughen | 75% | Above (office avg. 43%) | 12 | 2016 |
| Joyce Frost-Wolf | 30% | Below (office avg. 43%) | 727 | 2025 |
| Robert Freedman | 27% | Below (office avg. 43%) | 547 | 2020 |
| Myriam C Fernandez Rice | 33% | Below (office avg. 43%) | 823 | 2020 |
| David J DeLaittre | 58% | Above (office avg. 43%) | 736 | 2019 |
| Mark R Dawson | 48% | Above (office avg. 43%) | 2,296 | 2013 |
| Louis M Catanese | 35% | Below (office avg. 43%) | 1,388 | 2020 |
| Luke A Brennan | 34% | Below (office avg. 43%) | 681 | 2018 |
| Salena D Bowman-Davis | 35% | Below (office avg. 43%) | 697 | 2019 |
| John C Arkoosh | 100% | Above (office avg. 43%) | 1 | 2014 |
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.
338 Days
Average Case Processing Time
14%
Dismissal Rate
43%
Denied Rate
0
Dispositions per Day per ALJ
Statistics are aggregated from publicly available Social Security Administration hearing data.