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Judge Kim A Fields - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Des Moines, Iowa · SSA Region 07

33.6%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

33.6%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

66.4%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

22.2%

of decisions

Total Decisions

396

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

469

FY 2025

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Judge Kim A Fields Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Kim A Fields

Based on 20 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Kim A Fields's Statistics

Judge Kim A Fields is an Administrative Law Judge at the Des Moines hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 396 cases, with an approval rate of 33.6%.

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

Judge Kim A Fields Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 22.2%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 33.6%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 66.4%
Dismissals 15.6%

About the Des Moines Hearing Office

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Kim A Fields

What percentage of cases does Judge Kim A Fields approve?
Judge Kim A Fields's approval rate is 33.6% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (22.2%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How experienced is Judge Kim A Fields?
In FY 2025, Judge Kim A Fields decided 396 cases and had 469 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
How does Judge Kim A Fields rank among Social Security ALJs?
Judge Kim A Fields's approval rate of 33.6% is below the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
What office is Judge Kim A Fields assigned to?
Judge Kim A Fields hears cases at the Des Moines hearing office in SSA Region 07. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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