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Judge Luke Woltering - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Chicago, Illinois · SSA Region 05

52.7%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

52.7%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

47.3%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

38.9%

of decisions

Total Decisions

368

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

449

FY 2025

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Judge Luke Woltering Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Luke Woltering

Based on 20 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Luke Woltering's Statistics

Judge Luke Woltering is an Administrative Law Judge at the Chicago hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 368 cases, with an approval rate of 52.7%.

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 Luke Woltering Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 38.9%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 52.7%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 47.3%
Dismissals 18%

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 52.7% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (38.9%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many disability hearings has Judge Luke Woltering conducted?
In FY 2025, Judge Luke Woltering decided 368 cases and had 449 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 52.7% is below the national average of 58.3%. 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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