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Judge Laura Valente - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Seattle, Washington · SSA Region 10

50.9%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

50.9%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

49.1%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

44.7%

of decisions

Total Decisions

161

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

191

FY 2025

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Judge Laura Valente Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Laura Valente

Based on 16 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Laura Valente's Statistics

Judge Laura Valente is an Administrative Law Judge at the Seattle hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 161 cases, with an approval rate of 50.9%.

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

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 Valente Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 44.7%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 50.9%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 49.1%
Dismissals 15.7%

About the Seattle Hearing Office

Judge Laura Valente hears cases at the Seattle hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Laura Valente

How often does Judge Laura Valente approve disability cases?
Judge Laura Valente's approval rate is 50.9% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (44.7%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
What is Judge Laura Valente's caseload?
In FY 2025, Judge Laura Valente decided 161 cases and had 191 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Laura Valente's approval rate above or below average?
Judge Laura Valente's approval rate of 50.9% is below the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Which hearing office does Judge Laura Valente work at?
Judge Laura Valente hears cases at the Seattle hearing office in SSA Region 10. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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