Official SSA Data

Judge David Read - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Lansing, Michigan · SSA Region 05

Statistics cover the 12 months ending July 2026, the period reported across this site.

38.7%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

38.7%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

61.3%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

28.5%

of decisions

Total Decisions

411

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

466

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge David Read Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge David Read

Based on 31 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge David Read's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge David Read's Statistics

Judge David Read is an Administrative Law Judge at the Lansing hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 411 cases, with an approval rate of 38.7%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 57.6%. This places the judge among those with lower-than-average approval rates.

Important: Past approval rates do not predict future outcomes. Each case is decided on its individual merits based on the evidence presented. Many factors influence outcomes beyond judge statistics, including the quality of medical evidence and legal representation.

Judge David Read Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 28.5%
Partially Favorable 10.2%
Total Awards 38.7%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 61.3%
Dismissals 11.8%

About the Lansing Hearing Office

Judge David Read hears cases at the Lansing hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge David Read

How often does Judge David Read approve disability cases?
Judge David Read's approval rate is 38.7% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (28.5%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
What is Judge David Read's caseload?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge David Read decided 411 cases and had 466 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge David Read's approval rate above or below average?
Judge David Read's approval rate of 38.7% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Which hearing office does Judge David Read work at?
Judge David Read hears cases at the Lansing hearing office in SSA Region 05. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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