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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Hellums, Walter
SPRINGFIELD MO Stable
-27.6 pts vs national average
0.0%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge29.7%
SPRINGFIELD MO42.5%
National avg57.2%
Total decisions
327
Fully favorable
79
24.2%
Partially favorable
18
5.5%
Denials
230
70.3%
Total dispositions
375
Dismissals
48
12.8%
Awards
97
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 24.2%Partially fav. 5.5%Denied 70.3%
Other ALJs at SPRINGFIELD MO (3)
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