Alaga-Gadigian, Janet L
Oak Park, MI · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Hearing Approval Rate
66.7%
Above the national average of 48.7%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Alaga-Gadigian approves 66.7% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →
How Judge Alaga-Gadigian Decides Cases
Nat'l avg: 48.7%
Nat'l avg: 35.1%
Nat'l avg: 16.2%
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Judge Alaga-Gadigian approved 66.7% of dispositions. That’s 17.9 percentage points above the national average of 48.7%. Alaga-Gadigian decided 338 cases out of 384 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 75.7%. Knowing your judge’s track record can help you prepare for your hearing.
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Get Your Free GuideDetailed Case Counts— Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Total Cases
384
Approved
256
Denied
82
Hearing Office
Oak Park (MI)
7.0 months wait · 1,924 pending
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