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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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