Official SSA Data

Judge Janet Akers - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Orland Park, Illinois · SSA Region 05

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

24.5%

Approval Rate

24.5%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

75.5%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

15.7%

of decisions

Total Decisions

375

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

443

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Janet Akers Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Janet Akers

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

Understanding Judge Janet Akers's Statistics

Judge Janet Akers is an Administrative Law Judge at the Orland Park hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 375 cases, with an approval rate of 24.5%.

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.

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Judge Janet Akers Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 15.7%

Partially Favorable 8.8%

Total Awards 24.5%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 75.5%

Dismissals 15.3%

About the Orland Park Hearing Office

Judge Janet Akers hears cases at the Orland Park hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Janet Akers

How often does Judge Janet Akers approve disability cases?

Judge Janet Akers's approval rate is 24.5% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (15.7%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

What is Judge Janet Akers's caseload?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Janet Akers decided 375 cases and had 443 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Janet Akers's approval rate above or below average?

Judge Janet Akers's approval rate of 24.5% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Which hearing office does Judge Janet Akers work at?

Judge Janet Akers hears cases at the Orland Park hearing office in SSA Region 05. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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