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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Tjapkes, Robert

GRAND RAPIDS Stable

-17.2 pts vs national average

0.0%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge40.0%
GRAND RAPIDS57.8%
National avg57.2%

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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