LaPolt, Monica
Indianapolis, IN · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Hearing Approval Rate
56.4%
Above the national average of 48.7%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge LaPolt approves 56.4% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →
How Judge LaPolt Decides Cases
Nat'l avg: 48.7%
Nat'l avg: 35.1%
Nat'l avg: 16.2%
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Judge LaPolt approved 56.4% of dispositions. That’s 7.6 percentage points above the national average of 48.7%. LaPolt decided 411 cases out of 479 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 65.7%. 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
479
Approved
270
Denied
141
Hearing Office
Indianapolis (IN)
6.5 months wait · 2,951 pending
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