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Judge Shane McGovern - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Denver, Colorado · SSA Region 08

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

57.4%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

57.4%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

42.6%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

40.2%

of decisions

Total Decisions

204

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

235

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Shane McGovern Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Shane McGovern

Based on 22 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Shane McGovern's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Shane McGovern's Statistics

Judge Shane McGovern is an Administrative Law Judge at the Denver hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 204 cases, with an approval rate of 57.4%.

This approval rate is below 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.

Judge Shane McGovern Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 40.2%
Partially Favorable 17.2%
Total Awards 57.4%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 42.6%
Dismissals 13.2%

About the Denver Hearing Office

Judge Shane McGovern hears cases at the Denver hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Shane McGovern

How often does Judge Shane McGovern approve disability cases?
Judge Shane McGovern's approval rate is 57.4% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (40.2%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
What is Judge Shane McGovern's caseload?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Shane McGovern decided 204 cases and had 235 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Shane McGovern's approval rate above or below average?
Judge Shane McGovern's approval rate of 57.4% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Which hearing office does Judge Shane McGovern work at?
Judge Shane McGovern hears cases at the Denver hearing office in SSA Region 08. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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