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Judge Laura Chess - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

MT Pleasant MI, Michigan · SSA Region 05

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

65.9%

Approval Rate

65.9%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

34.1%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

47.9%

of decisions

Total Decisions

463

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

520

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Laura Chess Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Laura Chess

Based on 29 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Laura Chess's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Laura Chess's Statistics

Judge Laura Chess is an Administrative Law Judge at the MT Pleasant MI hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 463 cases, with an approval rate of 65.9%.

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 Chess Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 47.9%

Partially Favorable 17.9%

Total Awards 65.9%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 34.1%

Dismissals 11%

About the MT Pleasant MI Hearing Office

Judge Laura Chess hears cases at the MT Pleasant MI hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Laura Chess

What is Judge Laura Chess's approval rate?

Judge Laura Chess's approval rate is 65.9% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (47.9%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many cases has Judge Laura Chess decided?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Laura Chess decided 463 cases and had 520 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Laura Chess compare to other judges?

Judge Laura Chess's approval rate of 65.9% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where does Judge Laura Chess hear cases?

Judge Laura Chess hears cases at the MT Pleasant MI hearing office in SSA Region 05. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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