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Judge Scott Shimer - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Franklin TN, Tennessee · SSA Region 04

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

49.5%

Approval Rate

49.5%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

50.5%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

42.3%

of decisions

Total Decisions

444

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

517

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Scott Shimer Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Scott Shimer

Based on 29 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Scott Shimer's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Scott Shimer's Statistics

Judge Scott Shimer is an Administrative Law Judge at the Franklin TN hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 444 cases, with an approval rate of 49.5%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 57.6%. This places the judge among those with lower-than-average approval rates.

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 Scott Shimer Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 42.3%

Partially Favorable 7.2%

Total Awards 49.5%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 50.5%

Dismissals 14.1%

About the Franklin TN Hearing Office

Judge Scott Shimer hears cases at the Franklin TN hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Scott Shimer

What percentage of cases does Judge Scott Shimer approve?

Judge Scott Shimer's approval rate is 49.5% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (42.3%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How experienced is Judge Scott Shimer?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Scott Shimer decided 444 cases and had 517 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Scott Shimer rank among Social Security ALJs?

Judge Scott Shimer's approval rate of 49.5% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

What office is Judge Scott Shimer assigned to?

Judge Scott Shimer hears cases at the Franklin TN hearing office in SSA Region 04. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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