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Judge Michael L Larner - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Des Moines, Iowa · SSA Region 07

51%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

51%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

49%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

48.5%

of decisions

Total Decisions

355

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

424

FY 2025

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Judge Michael L Larner Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Michael L Larner

Based on 20 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Michael L Larner's Statistics

Judge Michael L Larner is an Administrative Law Judge at the Des Moines hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 355 cases, with an approval rate of 51%.

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 Michael L Larner Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 48.5%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 51%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 49%
Dismissals 16.3%

About the Des Moines Hearing Office

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Michael L Larner

What is Judge Michael L Larner's approval rate?
Judge Michael L Larner's approval rate is 51% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (48.5%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many cases has Judge Michael L Larner decided?
In FY 2025, Judge Michael L Larner decided 355 cases and had 424 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
How does Judge Michael L Larner compare to other judges?
Judge Michael L Larner's approval rate of 51% is below the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where does Judge Michael L Larner hear cases?
Judge Michael L Larner hears cases at the Des Moines hearing office in SSA Region 07. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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