Official SSA Data

Judge Sheila Lowther - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Statistics cover the 12 months ending January 2025 — Judge Sheila Lowther's most recent month with recorded decisions.

62%

Approval Rate

Reported through January 2025. SSA's files record no decisions by Judge Sheila Lowther after January 2025, so the figures below cover the 12 months ending January 2025 rather than the 12 months ending July 2026 the rest of the site reports. The national average shown alongside them is measured over the same months. Judges with no current decisions are left out of rankings and comparisons.

Approval Rate

62%

vs 59.4% national, same period

Denial Rate

38%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

57.2%

of decisions

Total Decisions

166

12 months ending January 2025

Total Dispositions

196

12 months ending January 2025

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Understanding Judge Sheila Lowther's Statistics

Judge Sheila Lowther is an Administrative Law Judge at the Atlanta North hearing office. In the 12 months ending January 2025, this judge decided 166 cases, with an approval rate of 62%.

This approval rate is above the national average of 59.4%.

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 Sheila Lowther Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 57.2%

Partially Favorable 4.8%

Total Awards 62%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 38%

Dismissals 15.3%

About the Atlanta North Hearing Office

Judge Sheila Lowther hears cases at the Atlanta North hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Sheila Lowther

What is Judge Sheila Lowther's approval rate?

Judge Sheila Lowther's approval rate is 62% for the 12 months ending January 2025. This includes both fully favorable (57.2%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many cases has Judge Sheila Lowther decided?

In the 12 months ending January 2025, the last twelve months in which Judge Sheila Lowther recorded decisions, Judge Sheila Lowther decided 166 cases and had 196 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Sheila Lowther compare to other judges?

Judge Sheila Lowther's approval rate of 62% is above the national average of 59.4%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where does Judge Sheila Lowther hear cases?

Judge Sheila Lowther hears cases at the Atlanta North hearing office in SSA Region 04. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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