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Judge Scott C Shimer - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Franklin TN, Tennessee · SSA Region 04

48.5%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

48.5%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

51.5%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

41.2%

of decisions

Total Decisions

342

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

385

FY 2025

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Judge Scott C Shimer Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Scott C Shimer

Based on 19 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Scott C Shimer's Statistics

Judge Scott C Shimer is an Administrative Law Judge at the Franklin TN hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 342 cases, with an approval rate of 48.5%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 58.3%. 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.

Judge Scott C Shimer Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 41.2%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 48.5%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 51.5%
Dismissals 11.2%

About the Franklin TN Hearing Office

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Scott C Shimer

How often does Judge Scott C Shimer approve disability cases?
Judge Scott C Shimer's approval rate is 48.5% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (41.2%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
What is Judge Scott C Shimer's caseload?
In FY 2025, Judge Scott C Shimer decided 342 cases and had 385 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Scott C Shimer's approval rate above or below average?
Judge Scott C Shimer's approval rate of 48.5% is below the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Which hearing office does Judge Scott C Shimer work at?
Judge Scott C Shimer hears cases at the Franklin TN hearing office in SSA Region 04. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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