Planas, Luciannette

San Juan, PR · Oct 2025 – Sep 2026

Updated May 29, 2026

Hearing Approval Rate

59.7%

Above the national average of 48.6%

Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Planas approves 59.7% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →

How Judge Planas Decides Cases

Approved59.7%

Nat'l avg: 48.6%

Denied32.9%

Nat'l avg: 35.0%

Dismissed7.4%

Nat'l avg: 16.3%

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Judge Planas approved 59.7% of dispositions. That’s 11.1 percentage points above the national average of 48.6%. Planas decided 315 cases out of 340 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 64.4%. Knowing your judge’s track record can help you prepare for your hearing.

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Detailed Case CountsOct 2025 – Sep 2026

Total Cases

340

Approved

203

Denied

112

Hearing Office

San Juan (PR)

9.0 months wait · 2,482 pending

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