Official SSA Data

Judge Erin T Schmidt - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Des Moines, Iowa · SSA Region 07

34.1%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

34.1%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

65.9%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

24.8%

of decisions

Total Decisions

355

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

410

FY 2025

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Judge Erin T Schmidt Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Erin T Schmidt

Based on 21 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Erin T Schmidt's Statistics

Judge Erin T Schmidt is an Administrative Law Judge at the Des Moines hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 355 cases, with an approval rate of 34.1%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 58.3%. This places the judge among those with lower-than-average approval rates.

Important: Past approval rates do not predict future outcomes. Each case is decided on its individual merits based on the evidence presented. Many factors influence outcomes beyond judge statistics, including the quality of medical evidence and legal representation.

Judge Erin T Schmidt Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 24.8%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 34.1%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 65.9%
Dismissals 13.4%

About the Des Moines Hearing Office

Judge Erin T Schmidt hears cases at the Des Moines hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Erin T Schmidt

How often does Judge Erin T Schmidt approve disability cases?
Judge Erin T Schmidt's approval rate is 34.1% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (24.8%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
What is Judge Erin T Schmidt's caseload?
In FY 2025, Judge Erin T Schmidt decided 355 cases and had 410 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Erin T Schmidt's approval rate above or below average?
Judge Erin T Schmidt's approval rate of 34.1% is below the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Which hearing office does Judge Erin T Schmidt work at?
Judge Erin T Schmidt hears cases at the Des Moines hearing office in SSA Region 07. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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