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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Larner, Michael
DES MOINES Stable
-2.6 pts vs national average
0.0%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge54.6%
DES MOINES48.6%
National avg57.2%
Total decisions
273
Fully favorable
144
52.7%
Partially favorable
5
1.8%
Denials
124
45.4%
Total dispositions
325
Dismissals
52
16.0%
Awards
149
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 52.7%Partially fav. 1.8%Denied 45.4%
Other ALJs at DES MOINES (7)
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