Official SSA Data

Judge Kim Fields - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Des Moines, Iowa · SSA Region 07

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

39.8%

Approval Rate

39.8%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

60.2%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

28.9%

of decisions

Total Decisions

515

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

620

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Kim Fields Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Kim Fields

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

Understanding Judge Kim Fields's Statistics

Judge Kim Fields is an Administrative Law Judge at the Des Moines hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 515 cases, with an approval rate of 39.8%.

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 Kim Fields Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 28.9%

Partially Favorable 10.9%

Total Awards 39.8%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 60.2%

Dismissals 16.9%

About the Des Moines Hearing Office

Judge Kim Fields hears cases at the Des Moines hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Kim Fields

What are my chances of approval with Judge Kim Fields?

Judge Kim Fields's approval rate is 39.8% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (28.9%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many disability hearings has Judge Kim Fields conducted?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Kim Fields decided 515 cases and had 620 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Kim Fields more favorable than other ALJs?

Judge Kim Fields's approval rate of 39.8% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where is Judge Kim Fields located?

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

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