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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Schmidt, Erin T.
DES MOINES Stable
-21.4 pts vs national average
36.4%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge36.4%
DES MOINES48.5%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
305
Fully favorable
79
25.9%
Partially favorable
32
10.5%
Denials
194
63.6%
Total dispositions
374
Dismissals
69
18.4%
Awards
111
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 25.9%Partially fav. 10.5%Denied 63.6%
Other ALJs at DES MOINES (7)
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