Official SSA Data

Judge Larry D. Shepherd - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma · SSA Region 06

56.4%

Approval Rate

56.4%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

43.6%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

52.9%

of decisions

Total Decisions

346

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

419

FY 2025

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Judge Larry D. Shepherd Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Larry D. Shepherd

Based on 19 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Larry D. Shepherd's Statistics

Judge Larry D. Shepherd is an Administrative Law Judge at the Oklahoma City hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 346 cases, with an approval rate of 56.4%.

This approval rate is below 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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Judge Larry D. Shepherd Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 52.9%

Partially Favorable N/A

Total Awards 56.4%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 43.6%

Dismissals 17.4%

About the Oklahoma City Hearing Office

Judge Larry D. Shepherd hears cases at the Oklahoma City hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Larry D. Shepherd

What percentage of cases does Judge Larry D. Shepherd approve?

Judge Larry D. Shepherd's approval rate is 56.4% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (52.9%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How experienced is Judge Larry D. Shepherd?

In FY 2025, Judge Larry D. Shepherd decided 346 cases and had 419 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Larry D. Shepherd rank among Social Security ALJs?

Judge Larry D. Shepherd's approval rate of 56.4% is below the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.

What office is Judge Larry D. Shepherd assigned to?

Judge Larry D. Shepherd hears cases at the Oklahoma City hearing office in SSA Region 06. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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