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Judge Luke Woltering - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Chicago, Illinois · SSA Region 05

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

50.6%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

50.6%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

49.4%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

38.7%

of decisions

Total Decisions

419

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

494

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Luke Woltering Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Luke Woltering

Based on 30 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Luke Woltering's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Luke Woltering's Statistics

Judge Luke Woltering is an Administrative Law Judge at the Chicago hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 419 cases, with an approval rate of 50.6%.

This approval rate is below 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.

Judge Luke Woltering Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 38.7%
Partially Favorable 11.9%
Total Awards 50.6%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 49.4%
Dismissals 15.2%

About the Chicago Hearing Office

Judge Luke Woltering hears cases at the Chicago hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Luke Woltering

What are my chances of approval with Judge Luke Woltering?
Judge Luke Woltering's approval rate is 50.6% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (38.7%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many disability hearings has Judge Luke Woltering conducted?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Luke Woltering decided 419 cases and had 494 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Luke Woltering more favorable than other ALJs?
Judge Luke Woltering's approval rate of 50.6% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where is Judge Luke Woltering located?
Judge Luke Woltering hears cases at the Chicago hearing office in SSA Region 05. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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