Official SSA Data

Judge Dennis Raterink - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Grand Rapids, Michigan · SSA Region 05

73%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

73%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

27%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

67.8%

of decisions

Total Decisions

407

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

477

FY 2025

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Judge Dennis Raterink Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Dennis Raterink

Based on 23 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Dennis Raterink's Statistics

Judge Dennis Raterink is an Administrative Law Judge at the Grand Rapids hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 407 cases, with an approval rate of 73%.

This approval rate is above the national average of 58.3%. 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.

Judge Dennis Raterink Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 67.8%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 73%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 27%
Dismissals 14.7%

About the Grand Rapids Hearing Office

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Dennis Raterink

What percentage of cases does Judge Dennis Raterink approve?
Judge Dennis Raterink's approval rate is 73% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (67.8%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How experienced is Judge Dennis Raterink?
In FY 2025, Judge Dennis Raterink decided 407 cases and had 477 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
How does Judge Dennis Raterink rank among Social Security ALJs?
Judge Dennis Raterink's approval rate of 73% is above the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
What office is Judge Dennis Raterink assigned to?
Judge Dennis Raterink hears cases at the Grand Rapids hearing office in SSA Region 05. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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