Official SSA Data

Judge Matthew Gordon - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Des Moines, Iowa · SSA Region 07

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

66.2%

Approval Rate

66.2%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

33.8%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

55.5%

of decisions

Total Decisions

474

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

552

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Matthew Gordon Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Matthew Gordon

Based on 32 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Matthew Gordon's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Matthew Gordon's Statistics

Judge Matthew Gordon is an Administrative Law Judge at the Des Moines hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 474 cases, with an approval rate of 66.2%.

This approval rate is above 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 Matthew Gordon Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 55.5%

Partially Favorable 10.8%

Total Awards 66.2%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 33.8%

Dismissals 14.1%

About the Des Moines Hearing Office

Judge Matthew Gordon hears cases at the Des Moines hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Matthew Gordon

What is Judge Matthew Gordon's approval rate?

Judge Matthew Gordon's approval rate is 66.2% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (55.5%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many cases has Judge Matthew Gordon decided?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Matthew Gordon decided 474 cases and had 552 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Matthew Gordon compare to other judges?

Judge Matthew Gordon's approval rate of 66.2% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where does Judge Matthew Gordon hear cases?

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

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