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Judge Walter R Hellums - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Springfield MO, Missouri · SSA Region 07

30.8%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

30.8%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

69.2%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

24.6%

of decisions

Total Decisions

422

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

491

FY 2025

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Judge Walter R Hellums Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Walter R Hellums

Based on 23 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Walter R Hellums's Statistics

Judge Walter R Hellums is an Administrative Law Judge at the Springfield MO hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 422 cases, with an approval rate of 30.8%.

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 Walter R Hellums Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 24.6%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 30.8%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 69.2%
Dismissals 14.1%

About the Springfield MO Hearing Office

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Walter R Hellums

What is Judge Walter R Hellums's approval rate?
Judge Walter R Hellums's approval rate is 30.8% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (24.6%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many cases has Judge Walter R Hellums decided?
In FY 2025, Judge Walter R Hellums decided 422 cases and had 491 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
How does Judge Walter R Hellums compare to other judges?
Judge Walter R Hellums's approval rate of 30.8% is below the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where does Judge Walter R Hellums hear cases?
Judge Walter R Hellums hears cases at the Springfield MO hearing office in SSA Region 07. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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