VIRGINIA
- 5 Hearing Offices
- 32 Administrative Law Judges
State Approval Rate
42%
National average: 49% ▼ (Below National Avg.)
* Based on aggregated Social Security disability hearing decisions issued during Fiscal Year 2026.
Average Hearing Wait Time
7.8Months
National average: 8.1 Month ▼ (Below National Avg.)
Hearing offices in VIRGINIA
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CHARLOTTESVILLE | 37% | Below (state avg. 42%) |
| NHC FALLS CHURCH | 45% | Above (state avg. 42%) |
| NORFOLK | 41% | Near (state avg. 42%) |
| RICHMOND | 37% | Below (state avg. 42%) |
| ROANOKE | 48% | Above (state avg. 42%) |
Total hearing outcomes
42%
Approved Cases
18%
Dismissed Cases
40%
Denied Cases
296 Days
Average Case Processing Time
Statistics are aggregated from publicly available Social Security Administration hearing data.