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Judge Robert J Tjapkes - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Grand Rapids, Michigan · SSA Region 05

40.3%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

40.3%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

59.7%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

25.3%

of decisions

Total Decisions

466

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

534

FY 2025

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Judge Robert J Tjapkes Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Robert J Tjapkes

Based on 23 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Robert J Tjapkes's Statistics

Judge Robert J Tjapkes is an Administrative Law Judge at the Grand Rapids hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 466 cases, with an approval rate of 40.3%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 58.3%. This places the judge among those with lower-than-average approval rates.

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 Robert J Tjapkes Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 25.3%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 40.3%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 59.7%
Dismissals 12.7%

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Judge Robert J Tjapkes hears cases at the Grand Rapids hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Robert J Tjapkes

What are my chances of approval with Judge Robert J Tjapkes?
Judge Robert J Tjapkes's approval rate is 40.3% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (25.3%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many disability hearings has Judge Robert J Tjapkes conducted?
In FY 2025, Judge Robert J Tjapkes decided 466 cases and had 534 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Robert J Tjapkes more favorable than other ALJs?
Judge Robert J Tjapkes's approval rate of 40.3% is below the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where is Judge Robert J Tjapkes located?
Judge Robert J Tjapkes hears cases at the Grand Rapids hearing office in SSA Region 05. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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