Official SSA Data

Judge Erin T. Schmidt - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Des Moines, Iowa · SSA Region 07

Statistics cover the 12 months ending July 2026, the period reported across this site.

36.3%

Approval Rate

36.3%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

63.7%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

24.8%

of decisions

Total Decisions

432

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

517

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Erin T. Schmidt Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Erin T. Schmidt

Based on 30 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Erin T. Schmidt's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Erin T. Schmidt's Statistics

Judge Erin T. Schmidt is an Administrative Law Judge at the Des Moines hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 432 cases, with an approval rate of 36.3%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 57.6%. 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.

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Judge Erin T. Schmidt Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 24.8%

Partially Favorable 11.6%

Total Awards 36.3%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 63.7%

Dismissals 16.4%

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

What are my chances of approval with Judge Erin T. Schmidt?

Judge Erin T. Schmidt's approval rate is 36.3% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (24.8%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many disability hearings has Judge Erin T. Schmidt conducted?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Erin T. Schmidt decided 432 cases and had 517 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Erin T. Schmidt more favorable than other ALJs?

Judge Erin T. Schmidt's approval rate of 36.3% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where is Judge Erin T. Schmidt located?

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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