Official SSA Data

Judge Dennis J Raterink - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Grand Rapids, Michigan · SSA Region 05

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

70.2%

Approval Rate

70.2%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

29.8%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

65.9%

of decisions

Total Decisions

487

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

554

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Dennis J Raterink Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Dennis J Raterink

Based on 33 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Dennis J Raterink's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Dennis J Raterink's Statistics

Judge Dennis J Raterink is an Administrative Law Judge at the Grand Rapids hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 487 cases, with an approval rate of 70.2%.

This approval rate is above the national average of 57.6%. This places the judge among those with higher-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.

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Judge Dennis J Raterink Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 65.9%

Partially Favorable 4.3%

Total Awards 70.2%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 29.8%

Dismissals 12.1%

About the Grand Rapids Hearing Office

Judge Dennis J Raterink hears cases at the Grand Rapids hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Dennis J Raterink

What is Judge Dennis J Raterink's approval rate?

Judge Dennis J Raterink's approval rate is 70.2% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (65.9%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many cases has Judge Dennis J Raterink decided?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Dennis J Raterink decided 487 cases and had 554 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Dennis J Raterink compare to other judges?

Judge Dennis J Raterink's approval rate of 70.2% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where does Judge Dennis J Raterink hear cases?

Judge Dennis J Raterink hears cases at the Grand Rapids hearing office in SSA Region 05. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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