Official SSA Data

Judge John E Sandbothe - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Des Moines, Iowa · SSA Region 07

Statistics cover the 12 months ending December 2024 — Judge John E Sandbothe's most recent month with recorded decisions.

67%
Approval Rate

Reported through December 2024. SSA's files record no decisions by Judge John E Sandbothe after December 2024, so the figures below cover the 12 months ending December 2024 rather than the 12 months ending July 2026 the rest of the site reports. The national average shown alongside them is measured over the same months. Judges with no current decisions are left out of rankings and comparisons.

Approval Rate

67%

vs 58.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

33%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

60.1%

of decisions

Total Decisions

188

12 months ending December 2024

Total Dispositions

210

12 months ending December 2024

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Judge John E Sandbothe Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge John E Sandbothe

Based on 5 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge John E Sandbothe's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending December 2024.

Understanding Judge John E Sandbothe's Statistics

Judge John E Sandbothe is an Administrative Law Judge at the Des Moines hearing office. In the 12 months ending December 2024, this judge decided 188 cases, with an approval rate of 67%.

This approval rate is above the national average of 58.6%.

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 John E Sandbothe Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 60.1%
Partially Favorable 6.9%
Total Awards 67%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 33%
Dismissals 10.5%

About the Des Moines Hearing Office

Judge John E Sandbothe hears cases at the Des Moines hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge John E Sandbothe

How often does Judge John E Sandbothe approve disability cases?
Judge John E Sandbothe's approval rate is 67% for the 12 months ending December 2024. This includes both fully favorable (60.1%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
What is Judge John E Sandbothe's caseload?
In the 12 months ending December 2024, the last twelve months in which Judge John E Sandbothe recorded decisions, Judge John E Sandbothe decided 188 cases and had 210 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge John E Sandbothe's approval rate above or below average?
Judge John E Sandbothe's approval rate of 67% is above the national average of 58.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Which hearing office does Judge John E Sandbothe work at?
Judge John E Sandbothe hears cases at the Des Moines hearing office in SSA Region 07. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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