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Judge John P Mills III - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Des Moines, Iowa · SSA Region 07

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

50.6%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

50.6%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

49.4%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

41.5%

of decisions

Total Decisions

176

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

198

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge John P Mills III Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge John P Mills III

Based on 8 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge John P Mills III's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge John P Mills III's Statistics

Judge John P Mills III is an Administrative Law Judge at the Des Moines hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 176 cases, with an approval rate of 50.6%.

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

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 P Mills III Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 41.5%
Partially Favorable 9.1%
Total Awards 50.6%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 49.4%
Dismissals 11.1%

About the Des Moines Hearing Office

Judge John P Mills III hears cases at the Des Moines hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge John P Mills III

What is Judge John P Mills III's approval rate?
Judge John P Mills III's approval rate is 50.6% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (41.5%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many cases has Judge John P Mills III decided?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge John P Mills III decided 176 cases and had 198 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
How does Judge John P Mills III compare to other judges?
Judge John P Mills III's approval rate of 50.6% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where does Judge John P Mills III hear cases?
Judge John P Mills III hears cases at the Des Moines hearing office in SSA Region 07. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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