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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Gordon, Matthew
DES MOINES Stable
+6.7 pts vs national average
64.4%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge64.4%
DES MOINES48.5%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
340
Fully favorable
182
53.5%
Partially favorable
37
10.9%
Denials
121
35.6%
Total dispositions
399
Dismissals
59
14.8%
Awards
219
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 53.5%Partially fav. 10.9%Denied 35.6%
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