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Judge Walter Hellums - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Springfield MO, Missouri · SSA Region 07

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

27.8%

Approval Rate

27.8%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

72.2%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

21.5%

of decisions

Total Decisions

507

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

579

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Walter Hellums Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Walter Hellums

Based on 33 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Walter Hellums's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Walter Hellums's Statistics

Judge Walter Hellums is an Administrative Law Judge at the Springfield MO hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 507 cases, with an approval rate of 27.8%.

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 Walter Hellums Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 21.5%

Partially Favorable 6.3%

Total Awards 27.8%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 72.2%

Dismissals 12.4%

About the Springfield MO Hearing Office

Judge Walter Hellums hears cases at the Springfield MO hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Walter Hellums

What percentage of cases does Judge Walter Hellums approve?

Judge Walter Hellums's approval rate is 27.8% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (21.5%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How experienced is Judge Walter Hellums?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Walter Hellums decided 507 cases and had 579 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Walter Hellums rank among Social Security ALJs?

Judge Walter Hellums's approval rate of 27.8% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

What office is Judge Walter Hellums assigned to?

Judge Walter Hellums hears cases at the Springfield MO hearing office in SSA Region 07. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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