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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Tjapkes, Robert
GRAND RAPIDS Stable
-17.8 pts vs national average
40.0%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge40.0%
GRAND RAPIDS58.7%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
25
Fully favorable
9
36.0%
Partially favorable
1
4.0%
Denials
15
60.0%
Total dispositions
27
Dismissals
2
7.4%
Awards
10
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav. 36.0%Partially fav. 4.0%Denied 60.0%
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