Official SSA Data

Judge John Priester - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Des Moines, Iowa · SSA Region 07

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

56.7%

Approval Rate

56.7%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

43.3%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

41.5%

of decisions

Total Decisions

513

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

567

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge John Priester Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge John Priester

Based on 28 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge John Priester's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge John Priester's Statistics

Judge John Priester is an Administrative Law Judge at the Des Moines hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 513 cases, with an approval rate of 56.7%.

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.

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Judge John Priester Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 41.5%

Partially Favorable 15.2%

Total Awards 56.7%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 43.3%

Dismissals 9.5%

About the Des Moines Hearing Office

Judge John Priester hears cases at the Des Moines hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge John Priester

What is Judge John Priester's approval rate?

Judge John Priester's approval rate is 56.7% 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 Priester decided?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge John Priester decided 513 cases and had 567 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge John Priester compare to other judges?

Judge John Priester's approval rate of 56.7% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where does Judge John Priester hear cases?

Judge John Priester hears cases at the Des Moines hearing office in SSA Region 07. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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