Official SSA Data

Judge Shannon Heath - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Franklin TN, Tennessee · SSA Region 04

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

27.2%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

27.2%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

72.8%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

19.9%

of decisions

Total Decisions

408

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

498

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Shannon Heath Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Shannon Heath

Based on 26 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Shannon Heath's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Shannon Heath's Statistics

Judge Shannon Heath is an Administrative Law Judge at the Franklin TN hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 408 cases, with an approval rate of 27.2%.

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.

Judge Shannon Heath Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 19.9%
Partially Favorable 7.4%
Total Awards 27.2%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 72.8%
Dismissals 18.1%

About the Franklin TN Hearing Office

Judge Shannon Heath hears cases at the Franklin TN hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Shannon Heath

What percentage of cases does Judge Shannon Heath approve?
Judge Shannon Heath's approval rate is 27.2% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (19.9%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How experienced is Judge Shannon Heath?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Shannon Heath decided 408 cases and had 498 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
How does Judge Shannon Heath rank among Social Security ALJs?
Judge Shannon Heath's approval rate of 27.2% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.
What office is Judge Shannon Heath assigned to?
Judge Shannon Heath hears cases at the Franklin TN hearing office in SSA Region 04. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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