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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Larner, Michael
DES MOINES Stable
-2.7 pts vs national average
55.1%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge55.1%
DES MOINES48.5%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
305
Fully favorable
162
53.1%
Partially favorable
6
2.0%
Denials
137
44.9%
Total dispositions
363
Dismissals
58
16.0%
Awards
168
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 53.1%Partially fav. 2.0%Denied 44.9%
Other ALJs at DES MOINES (7)
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