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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Fields, Kim

DES MOINES Stable

-16.8 pts vs national average

41.0%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge41.0%
DES MOINES48.5%
National avg57.8%

Total decisions

371

Fully favorable

114

30.7%

Partially favorable

38

10.2%

Denials

219

59.0%

Total dispositions

446

Dismissals

75

16.8%

Awards

152

3-year trend

Stable

FY2025 decision breakdown

Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 30.7%Partially fav. 10.2%Denied 59.0%

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