Official SSA Data

Judge Karen Shelton - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Newark, New Jersey · SSA Region 02

59.8%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

59.8%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

40.2%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

44.3%

of decisions

Total Decisions

348

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

408

FY 2025

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Judge Karen Shelton Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Karen Shelton

Based on 19 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Karen Shelton's Statistics

Judge Karen Shelton is an Administrative Law Judge at the Newark hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 348 cases, with an approval rate of 59.8%.

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 Karen Shelton Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 44.3%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 59.8%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 40.2%
Dismissals 14.7%

About the Newark Hearing Office

Judge Karen Shelton hears cases at the Newark hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Karen Shelton

What are my chances of approval with Judge Karen Shelton?
Judge Karen Shelton's approval rate is 59.8% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (44.3%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many disability hearings has Judge Karen Shelton conducted?
In FY 2025, Judge Karen Shelton decided 348 cases and had 408 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Karen Shelton more favorable than other ALJs?
Judge Karen Shelton's approval rate of 59.8% is above the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where is Judge Karen Shelton located?
Judge Karen Shelton hears cases at the Newark hearing office in SSA Region 02. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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