Official SSA Data

Judge Shelette Veal - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Indianapolis, Indiana · SSA Region 05

65.5%

Approval Rate

65.5%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

34.5%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

60.8%

of decisions

Total Decisions

406

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

468

FY 2025

Compare Judge Shelette Veal

See how this judge compares to others side-by-side

Compare Judges

Judge Shelette Veal Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Shelette Veal

Based on 16 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Shelette Veal's Statistics

Judge Shelette Veal is an Administrative Law Judge at the Indianapolis hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 406 cases, with an approval rate of 65.5%.

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

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.

Know what changed at the SSA today, automatically.

Chronicle monitors the ERE daily for 100+ disability firms so they never miss a document, questionnaire, or hearing notice.

How are you using this data?

Judge Shelette Veal Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 60.8%

Partially Favorable N/A

Total Awards 65.5%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 34.5%

Dismissals 13.2%

About the Indianapolis Hearing Office

Judge Shelette Veal hears cases at the Indianapolis hearing office.

View all judges at Indianapolis

Embed this badge on your website

 <iframe src="https://www.chroniclelegal.com/hearings/embed/judge/shelette-veal" width="360" height="130" style="border:0" title="Judge Shelette Veal Statistics - Chronicle"></iframe> 

Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Shelette Veal

What are my chances of approval with Judge Shelette Veal?

Judge Shelette Veal's approval rate is 65.5% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (60.8%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many disability hearings has Judge Shelette Veal conducted?

In FY 2025, Judge Shelette Veal decided 406 cases and had 468 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Shelette Veal more favorable than other ALJs?

Judge Shelette Veal's approval rate of 65.5% is above the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where is Judge Shelette Veal located?

Judge Shelette Veal hears cases at the Indianapolis hearing office in SSA Region 05. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

ALJ Statistics: Powered by Chronicle

Chronicle monitors the ERE daily so disability attorneys never miss a document, questionnaire, or hearing notice. Trusted by 100+ law firms as their virtual SSA mailroom software.

Learn More