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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Hellums, Walter
SPRINGFIELD MO Stable
-28.1 pts vs national average
29.6%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge29.6%
SPRINGFIELD MO43.1%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
368
Fully favorable
88
23.9%
Partially favorable
21
5.7%
Denials
259
70.4%
Total dispositions
421
Dismissals
53
12.6%
Awards
109
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 23.9%Partially fav. 5.7%Denied 70.4%
Other ALJs at SPRINGFIELD MO (3)
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