Gruenburg, Dawn M
Oak Park, MI · Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Hearing Approval Rate
75.2%
Above the national average of 48.6%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Gruenburg approves 75.2% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →
How Judge Gruenburg Decides Cases
Nat'l avg: 48.6%
Nat'l avg: 35.0%
Nat'l avg: 16.3%
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Judge Gruenburg approved 75.2% of dispositions. That’s 26.6 percentage points above the national average of 48.6%. Gruenburg decided 316 cases out of 367 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 87.3%. Knowing your judge’s track record can help you prepare for your hearing.
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Get Your Free GuideDetailed Case Counts— Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Total Cases
367
Approved
276
Denied
40
Hearing Office
Oak Park (MI)
7.0 months wait · 2,677 pending
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