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Judge Matthew J Gordon - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Des Moines, Iowa · SSA Region 07

67.9%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

67.9%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

32.1%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

57.4%

of decisions

Total Decisions

380

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

440

FY 2025

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Judge Matthew J Gordon Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Matthew J Gordon

Based on 22 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Matthew J Gordon's Statistics

Judge Matthew J Gordon is an Administrative Law Judge at the Des Moines hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 380 cases, with an approval rate of 67.9%.

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

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 Matthew J Gordon Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 57.4%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 67.9%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 32.1%
Dismissals 13.6%

About the Des Moines Hearing Office

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Matthew J Gordon

What percentage of cases does Judge Matthew J Gordon approve?
Judge Matthew J Gordon's approval rate is 67.9% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (57.4%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How experienced is Judge Matthew J Gordon?
In FY 2025, Judge Matthew J Gordon decided 380 cases and had 440 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
How does Judge Matthew J Gordon rank among Social Security ALJs?
Judge Matthew J Gordon's approval rate of 67.9% is above the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
What office is Judge Matthew J Gordon assigned to?
Judge Matthew J Gordon hears cases at the Des Moines hearing office in SSA Region 07. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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