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Judge Michael Larner - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Des Moines, Iowa · SSA Region 07

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

56.2%

Approval Rate

56.2%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

43.8%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

53.9%

of decisions

Total Decisions

406

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

486

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Michael Larner Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Michael Larner

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

Understanding Judge Michael Larner's Statistics

Judge Michael Larner is an Administrative Law Judge at the Des Moines hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 406 cases, with an approval rate of 56.2%.

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.

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Judge Michael Larner Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 53.9%

Partially Favorable 2.2%

Total Awards 56.2%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 43.8%

Dismissals 16.5%

About the Des Moines Hearing Office

Judge Michael Larner hears cases at the Des Moines hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Michael Larner

What is Judge Michael Larner's approval rate?

Judge Michael Larner's approval rate is 56.2% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (53.9%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many cases has Judge Michael Larner decided?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Michael Larner decided 406 cases and had 486 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Michael Larner compare to other judges?

Judge Michael Larner's approval rate of 56.2% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where does Judge Michael Larner hear cases?

Judge Michael Larner hears cases at the Des Moines hearing office in SSA Region 07. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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