Andrews, Tom
Des Moines, IA · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Hearing Approval Rate
69.1%
Above the national average of 48.7%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Andrews approves 69.1% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →
How Judge Andrews Decides Cases
Nat'l avg: 48.7%
Nat'l avg: 35.1%
Nat'l avg: 16.2%
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Judge Andrews approved 69.1% of dispositions. That’s 20.3 percentage points above the national average of 48.7%. Andrews decided 51 cases out of 55 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 74.5%. Knowing your judge’s track record can help you prepare for your hearing.
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Get Your Free GuideDetailed Case Counts— Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Total Cases
55
Approved
38
Denied
13
Hearing Office
Des Moines (IA)
7.0 months wait · 1,817 pending
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