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Judge John E Sandbothe - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Des Moines, Iowa · SSA Region 07

61%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

61%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

39%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

55.9%

of decisions

Total Decisions

59

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

64

FY 2025

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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

Understanding Judge John E Sandbothe's Statistics

Judge John E Sandbothe is an Administrative Law Judge at the Des Moines hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 59 cases, with an approval rate of 61%.

This approval rate is above the national average of 58.3%.

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 55.9%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 61%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 39%
Dismissals 7.8%

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 61% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (55.9%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
What is Judge John E Sandbothe's caseload?
In FY 2025, Judge John E Sandbothe decided 59 cases and had 64 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 61% is above the national average of 58.3%. 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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