Updated July 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Tjapkes, Robert

GRAND RAPIDSMichigan Stable

-17.7 pts vs national average

40.0%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge40.0%

GRAND RAPIDS58.9%

National avg57.7%

Total decisions

Fully favorable

36.0%

Partially favorable

4.0%

Denials

60.0%

Total dispositions

Dismissals

7.4%

Awards

3-year trend

Stable

FY2026 decision breakdown

Fully fav. 36.0%Partially fav. 4.0%Denied 60.0%

Approval rate history

FY2018

50.3%179 dec

FY2019

42.0%572 dec

FY2020

42.6%432 dec

FY2021

42.7%419 dec

FY2022

45.8%474 dec

FY2023

40.7%349 dec

FY2024

42.8%498 dec

Above national Below national National avg

Other ALJs at GRAND RAPIDS (5)

Ohanesian, Nicholas
71 dec71.8%
Raterink, Dennis J
376 dec70.7%
Himebaugh, Kevin R
403 dec63.5%
Harmon, Cynthia
444 dec61.5%
Reamon, William
348 dec45.7%

Judges in Michigan with the most decisions

Tobin, Therese
DETROIT424 dec
D'Amato, Donald
LIVONIA MI415 dec
Quandt, Nicole
FLINT407 dec
Morrow, Mary D.
DETROIT392 dec
Mattia, Christopher
LIVONIA MI390 dec

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