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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Sheppard, Christopher
LEXINGTON Stable
-3.6 pts vs national average
54.2%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge54.2%
LEXINGTON48.6%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
336
Fully favorable
172
51.2%
Partially favorable
10
3.0%
Denials
154
45.8%
Total dispositions
384
Dismissals
48
12.5%
Awards
182
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 51.2%Partially fav. 3.0%Denied 45.8%
Other ALJs at LEXINGTON (9)
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