Data: Q2 FY2025 · Source: SSA Public Data

LaRoche Jr., Roy E

OAK PARK Trending Down

40.1%

-17.8% vs national avg

What this means for your case: This judge has a 40.1% approval rate — significantly below the national average of 57.8%. Expect a high bar for evidence. Prepare thoroughly for cross-examination and ensure all medical records are complete. Note: their approval rate has been declining over the past 3 years.

Total Decisions

327

Fully Favorable

97

29.7%

Partially Favorable

34

10.4%

Denials

196

59.9%

Total Dispositions

399

Dismissals

72

18.0%

Awards

131

Trend (3yr)

Falling

Decision Breakdown (FY2025)

Fully Fav

Partial

Denied

Fully Favorable: 29.7%Partially Favorable: 10.4%Denied: 59.9%

Approval Rate History

FY2015

100.0%1 dec

FY2017

33.5%403 dec

FY2018

38.0%395 dec

FY2019

30.4%486 dec

FY2020

37.5%344 dec

FY2021

37.0%243 dec

FY2022

39.9%173 dec

FY2023

46.8%47 dec

FY2023

46.0%161 dec

FY2024

39.1%220 dec

Above national avg Below national avg National avg line

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443 decisions84.4%

Contorer, Beth J

341 decisions80.9%

402 decisions79.1%

Alaga-Gadigian, Janet L

338 decisions75.7%

78 decisions75.6%

Christensen, Timothy J

168 decisions72.6%

Blackmore, Alice F

136 decisions58.8%

Herring, Virginia

316 decisions56.6%

McKay, Patricia S

286 decisions39.2%