Official SSA Data

Judge Laura Bach - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Houston West, Texas · SSA Region 06

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

67.4%

Approval Rate

67.4%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

32.6%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

50.4%

of decisions

Total Decisions

448

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

528

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Laura Bach Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Laura Bach

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

Understanding Judge Laura Bach's Statistics

Judge Laura Bach is an Administrative Law Judge at the Houston West hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 448 cases, with an approval rate of 67.4%.

This approval rate is above the national average of 57.6%.

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 Laura Bach Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 50.4%

Partially Favorable 17%

Total Awards 67.4%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 32.6%

Dismissals 15.2%

About the Houston West Hearing Office

Judge Laura Bach hears cases at the Houston West hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Laura Bach

What percentage of cases does Judge Laura Bach approve?

Judge Laura Bach's approval rate is 67.4% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (50.4%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How experienced is Judge Laura Bach?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Laura Bach decided 448 cases and had 528 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Laura Bach rank among Social Security ALJs?

Judge Laura Bach's approval rate of 67.4% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

What office is Judge Laura Bach assigned to?

Judge Laura Bach hears cases at the Houston West hearing office in SSA Region 06. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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