Data: Q2 FY2025 · Source: SSA Public Data

Hellums, Walter R

SPRINGFIELD MO Stable

30.8%

-27.0% vs national avg

What this means for your case: This judge has a 30.8% 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

422

Fully Favorable

104

24.6%

Partially Favorable

6.2%

Denials

292

69.2%

Total Dispositions

491

Dismissals

14.1%

Awards

130

Trend (3yr)

Stable

Decision Breakdown (FY2025)

Fully Fav

Partial

Denied

Fully Favorable: 24.6%Partially Favorable: 6.2%Denied: 69.2%

Approval Rate History

FY2018

32.6%184 dec

FY2019

28.9%432 dec

FY2019

33.0%91 dec

FY2020

27.5%451 dec

FY2021

19.4%407 dec

FY2022

27.6%369 dec

FY2023

32.6%380 dec

FY2024

25.7%478 dec

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