Official SSA Data

Judge Karen Shelton - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Newark, New Jersey · SSA Region 02

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

59.5%

Approval Rate

59.5%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

40.5%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

44.7%

of decisions

Total Decisions

351

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

413

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Karen Shelton Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Karen Shelton

Based on 28 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Karen Shelton's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Karen Shelton's Statistics

Judge Karen Shelton is an Administrative Law Judge at the Newark hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 351 cases, with an approval rate of 59.5%.

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.

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Judge Karen Shelton Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 44.7%

Partially Favorable 14.8%

Total Awards 59.5%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 40.5%

Dismissals 15%

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 59.5% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (44.7%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many disability hearings has Judge Karen Shelton conducted?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Karen Shelton decided 351 cases and had 413 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 59.5% is above the national average of 57.6%. 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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