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Data: Q2 FY2025 · Source: SSA Public Data
Sandbothe, John E
DES MOINES Trending Up
61.0%
+3.2% vs national avg
What this means for your case: This judge's 61.0% approval rate is close to the national average of 57.8%. Strong medical evidence and thorough hearing preparation are key. Their approval rate has been trending upward over the past 3 years.
Total Decisions
59
Fully Favorable
33
55.9%
Partially Favorable
3
5.1%
Denials
23
39.0%
Total Dispositions
64
Dismissals
5
7.8%
Awards
36
Trend (3yr)
Rising
Decision Breakdown (FY2025)
Fully Fav
Fully Favorable: 55.9%Partially Favorable: 5.1%Denied: 39.0%
Approval Rate History
FY2010
69.5%658 dec
FY2011
65.5%565 dec
FY2012
65.0%617 dec
FY2013
61.1%496 dec
FY2014
63.4%459 dec
FY2015
66.4%452 dec
FY2017
70.0%410 dec
FY2018
67.3%397 dec
FY2019
71.7%459 dec
FY2020
69.8%344 dec
FY2021
59.8%286 dec
FY2022
70.1%241 dec
FY2023
64.7%68 dec
FY2024
69.3%127 dec
FY2024
100.0%2 dec
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