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Judge Tom Andrews - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Des Moines, Iowa · SSA Region 07

74.5%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

74.5%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

25.5%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

68.6%

of decisions

Total Decisions

51

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

55

FY 2025

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Judge Tom Andrews Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Tom Andrews

Based on 12 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Tom Andrews's Statistics

Judge Tom Andrews is an Administrative Law Judge at the Des Moines hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 51 cases, with an approval rate of 74.5%.

This approval rate is above the national average of 58.3%. This places the judge among those with higher-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 Tom Andrews Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 68.6%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 74.5%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 25.5%
Dismissals 7.3%

About the Des Moines Hearing Office

Judge Tom Andrews hears cases at the Des Moines hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Tom Andrews

How often does Judge Tom Andrews approve disability cases?
Judge Tom Andrews's approval rate is 74.5% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (68.6%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
What is Judge Tom Andrews's caseload?
In FY 2025, Judge Tom Andrews decided 51 cases and had 55 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Tom Andrews's approval rate above or below average?
Judge Tom Andrews's approval rate of 74.5% is above the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Which hearing office does Judge Tom Andrews work at?
Judge Tom Andrews hears cases at the Des Moines hearing office in SSA Region 07. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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