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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Sharrard, Anne
NHC CHICAGO · primary of 2 offices Stable
-12.2 pts vs national average
0.0%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge45.6%
NHC CHICAGO56.6%
National avg57.8%
Figures below are for NHC CHICAGO, this judge’s busiest office. They also have records at 1 other office (BOSTON).
Total decisions
114
Fully favorable
40
35.1%
Partially favorable
12
10.5%
Denials
62
54.4%
Total dispositions
147
Dismissals
33
22.4%
Awards
52
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 35.1%Partially fav. 10.5%Denied 54.4%
Approval rate history
FY2012
56.0%25 dec
FY2012
44.9%294 dec
FY2013
44.2%437 dec
FY2014
37.9%398 dec
FY2015
42.9%415 dec
FY2016
43.8%290 dec
FY2017
40.4%349 dec
FY2018
43.4%366 dec
FY2019
46.0%400 dec
FY2020
47.8%316 dec
FY2021
49.7%312 dec
FY2022
51.9%287 dec
FY2023
61.5%195 dec
FY2024
53.1%162 dec
Above national Below national National avg
Other ALJs at NHC CHICAGO (9)
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