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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Schmidt, Erin T.
DES MOINES Stable
-21.7 pts vs national average
0.0%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge36.1%
DES MOINES48.6%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
277
Fully favorable
72
26.0%
Partially favorable
28
10.1%
Denials
177
63.9%
Total dispositions
334
Dismissals
57
17.1%
Awards
100
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 26.0%Partially fav. 10.1%Denied 63.9%
Other ALJs at DES MOINES (7)
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