Larner, Michael L
Des Moines, IA · Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Hearing Approval Rate
45.8%
Below the national average of 48.6%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Larner approves 45.8% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →
How Judge Larner Decides Cases
Nat'l avg: 48.6%
Nat'l avg: 35.0%
Nat'l avg: 16.3%
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Judge Larner approved 45.8% of dispositions. That’s 2.8 percentage points below the national average of 48.6%. Larner decided 273 cases out of 325 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 54.6%. 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
325
Approved
149
Denied
124
Hearing Office
Des Moines (IA)
6.5 months wait · 2,282 pending
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