Data: Q2 FY2025 · Source: SSA Public Data

Heath, Shannon H

FRANKLIN TN Trending Up

34.4%

-23.5% vs national avg

What this means for your case: This judge has a 34.4% approval rate — significantly below the national average of 57.8%. Expect a high bar for evidence. Prepare thoroughly for cross-examination and ensure all medical records are complete. Their approval rate has been trending upward over the past 3 years.

Total Decisions

294

Fully Favorable

76

25.9%

Partially Favorable

25

8.5%

Denials

193

65.6%

Total Dispositions

368

Dismissals

74

20.1%

Awards

101

Trend (3yr)

Rising

Decision Breakdown (FY2025)

Fully Fav

Partial

Denied

Fully Favorable: 25.9%Partially Favorable: 8.5%Denied: 65.6%

Approval Rate History

FY2017

38.7%302 dec

FY2018

27.2%438 dec

FY2019

27.6%486 dec

FY2020

23.8%395 dec

FY2021

24.8%206 dec

FY2022

21.6%204 dec

FY2023

33.1%172 dec

FY2024

29.4%269 dec

Above national avg Below national avg National avg line

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296 decisions64.2%

282 decisions56.7%

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312 decisions55.4%

Dougherty, Brian

336 decisions54.5%

Shimer, Scott C

342 decisions48.5%

Neuhoff, Elizabeth P

289 decisions45.7%

Finnie, Michael E

231 decisions43.3%

Suttles, Gary J

289 decisions33.6%