Rabaut, John J
Detroit, MI · Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Hearing Approval Rate
48.3%
Below the national average of 48.6%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Rabaut approves 48.3% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →
How Judge Rabaut Decides Cases
Nat'l avg: 48.6%
Nat'l avg: 35.0%
Nat'l avg: 16.3%
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Judge Rabaut approved 48.3% of dispositions. That’s 0.4 percentage points below the national average of 48.6%. Rabaut decided 26 cases out of 29 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 53.9%. 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
29
Approved
14
Denied
12
Hearing Office
Detroit (MI)
7.0 months wait · 2,694 pending
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