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Judge Laura Bach - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Houston West, Texas · SSA Region 06

71%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

71%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

29%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

56.5%

of decisions

Total Decisions

441

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

506

FY 2025

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Judge Laura Bach Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Laura Bach

Based on 23 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Laura Bach's Statistics

Judge Laura Bach is an Administrative Law Judge at the Houston West hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 441 cases, with an approval rate of 71%.

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 Laura Bach Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 56.5%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 71%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 29%
Dismissals 12.8%

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 71% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (56.5%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How experienced is Judge Laura Bach?
In FY 2025, Judge Laura Bach decided 441 cases and had 506 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 71% is above the national average of 58.3%. 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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