Judge Karen Shelton - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics
Newark, New Jersey · SSA Region 02
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
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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.
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About the Newark Hearing Office
Judge Karen Shelton hears cases at the Newark hearing office.
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