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Judge Christopher C Sheppard - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Lexington, Kentucky · SSA Region 04

58.7%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

58.7%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

41.3%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

53.2%

of decisions

Total Decisions

387

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

448

FY 2025

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Judge Christopher C Sheppard Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Christopher C Sheppard

Based on 22 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Christopher C Sheppard's Statistics

Judge Christopher C Sheppard is an Administrative Law Judge at the Lexington hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 387 cases, with an approval rate of 58.7%.

This approval rate is above the national average of 58.3%.

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 Christopher C Sheppard Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 53.2%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 58.7%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 41.3%
Dismissals 13.6%

About the Lexington Hearing Office

Judge Christopher C Sheppard hears cases at the Lexington hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Christopher C Sheppard

What is Judge Christopher C Sheppard's approval rate?
Judge Christopher C Sheppard's approval rate is 58.7% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (53.2%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many cases has Judge Christopher C Sheppard decided?
In FY 2025, Judge Christopher C Sheppard decided 387 cases and had 448 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
How does Judge Christopher C Sheppard compare to other judges?
Judge Christopher C Sheppard's approval rate of 58.7% is above the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where does Judge Christopher C Sheppard hear cases?
Judge Christopher C Sheppard hears cases at the Lexington hearing office in SSA Region 04. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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