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Judge Christopher Sheppard - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Lexington, Kentucky · SSA Region 04

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

54.8%
Approval Rate

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.

Judge Christopher Sheppard Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 51%
Partially Favorable 3.8%
Total Awards 54.8%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 45.2%
Dismissals 12%

About the Lexington Hearing Office

Judge Christopher Sheppard hears cases at the Lexington hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Christopher Sheppard

How often does Judge Christopher Sheppard approve disability cases?
Judge Christopher Sheppard's approval rate is 54.8% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (51%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
What is Judge Christopher Sheppard's caseload?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Christopher Sheppard decided 478 cases and had 543 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Christopher Sheppard's approval rate above or below average?
Judge Christopher Sheppard's approval rate of 54.8% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Which hearing office does Judge Christopher Sheppard work at?
Judge Christopher Sheppard hears cases at the Lexington hearing office in SSA Region 04. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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