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Judge Charles Shinn - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Akron OH, Ohio · SSA Region 05

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

58%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

58%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

41.8%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

55.7%

of decisions

Total Decisions

517

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

603

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Charles Shinn Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Charles Shinn

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

Understanding Judge Charles Shinn's Statistics

Judge Charles Shinn is an Administrative Law Judge at the Akron OH hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 517 cases, with an approval rate of 58%.

This approval rate is above the national average of 57.6%.

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 Charles Shinn Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 55.7%
Partially Favorable 2.3%
Total Awards 58%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 41.8%
Dismissals 14.3%

About the Akron OH Hearing Office

Judge Charles Shinn hears cases at the Akron OH hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Charles Shinn

How often does Judge Charles Shinn approve disability cases?
Judge Charles Shinn's approval rate is 58% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (55.7%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
What is Judge Charles Shinn's caseload?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Charles Shinn decided 517 cases and had 603 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Charles Shinn's approval rate above or below average?
Judge Charles Shinn's approval rate of 58% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Which hearing office does Judge Charles Shinn work at?
Judge Charles Shinn hears cases at the Akron OH hearing office in SSA Region 05. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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