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Data: Q2 FY2025 · Source: SSA Public Data

Fields, Kim A

DES MOINES Stable

33.6%

-24.2% vs national avg

What this means for your case: This judge has a 33.6% approval rate — significantly below the national average of 57.8%. Expect a high bar for evidence. Prepare thoroughly for cross-examination and ensure all medical records are complete.

Total Decisions

396

Fully Favorable

88

22.2%

Partially Favorable

45

11.4%

Denials

263

66.4%

Total Dispositions

469

Dismissals

73

15.6%

Awards

133

Trend (3yr)

Stable

Decision Breakdown (FY2025)

Fully Fav
Partial
Denied
Fully Favorable: 22.2%Partially Favorable: 11.4%Denied: 66.4%

Approval Rate History

FY2010
56.7%675 dec
FY2011
54.8%642 dec
FY2012
51.8%639 dec
FY2013
49.4%559 dec
FY2014
49.5%592 dec
FY2015
47.9%581 dec
FY2017
47.0%432 dec
FY2018
44.0%411 dec
FY2019
45.4%249 dec
FY2019
42.3%208 dec
FY2020
41.3%395 dec
FY2021
31.8%352 dec
FY2022
28.4%261 dec
FY2023
22.3%274 dec
FY2024
27.9%355 dec
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