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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Raterink, Dennis J

GRAND RAPIDS Stable

+13.6 pts vs national average

71.3%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge71.3%
GRAND RAPIDS58.7%
National avg57.8%

Total decisions

335

Fully favorable

226

67.5%

Partially favorable

13

3.9%

Denials

96

28.7%

Total dispositions

385

Dismissals

50

13.0%

Awards

239

3-year trend

Stable

FY2025 decision breakdown

Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 67.5%Partially fav. 3.9%Denied 28.7%

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