PUERTO RICO
- 3 Hearing Offices
- 21 Administrative Law Judges
State Approval Rate
61%
National average: 49% ▲ (Above National Avg.)
* Based on aggregated Social Security disability hearing decisions issued during Fiscal Year 2026.
Average Hearing Wait Time
5Months
National average: 8.1 Month ▼ (Below National Avg.)
Hearing offices in PUERTO RICO
Approval rates and wait times vary across hearing offices within the same state. Select an office to explore judge-level statistics.
| Hearing Office | Approval Rate | Compared to State Average |
|---|---|---|
| MAYAGUEZ | 45% | Below (state avg. 61%) |
| PONCE | 77% | Above (state avg. 61%) |
| SAN JUAN | 62% | Near (state avg. 61%) |
Total hearing outcomes
61%
Approved Cases
12%
Dismissed Cases
27%
Denied Cases
416 Days
Average Case Processing Time
Statistics are aggregated from publicly available Social Security Administration hearing data.