Approval Rate
54.8%
vs 57.6% national, same period
Denial Rate
45.2%
of decisions
Fully Favorable
51%
of decisions
Total Decisions
478
12 months ending July 2026
Total Dispositions
543
12 months ending July 2026
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Judge Christopher Sheppard Approval Rate Over Time
Historical approval rate for Judge Christopher Sheppard
Based on 32 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Christopher Sheppard's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.
Understanding Judge Christopher Sheppard's Statistics
Judge Christopher Sheppard is an Administrative Law Judge at the Lexington hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 478 cases, with an approval rate of 54.8%.
This approval rate is below 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.
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Judge Christopher Sheppard hears cases at the Lexington hearing office.
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