Hamilton, Henry
Des Moines, IA · Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Hearing Approval Rate
73.4%
Above the national average of 48.6%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Hamilton approves 73.4% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →
How Judge Hamilton Decides Cases
Nat'l avg: 48.6%
Nat'l avg: 35.0%
Nat'l avg: 16.3%
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Judge Hamilton approved 73.4% of dispositions. That’s 24.8 percentage points above the national average of 48.6%. Hamilton decided 70 cases out of 79 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 82.9%. Knowing your judge’s track record can help you prepare for your hearing.
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Get Your Free GuideDetailed Case Counts— Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Total Cases
79
Approved
58
Denied
12
Hearing Office
Des Moines (IA)
6.5 months wait · 2,282 pending
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