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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Sheppard, Christopher
LEXINGTON Stable
-2.7 pts vs national average
0.0%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge54.5%
LEXINGTON48.6%
National avg57.2%
Total decisions
308
Fully favorable
159
51.6%
Partially favorable
9
2.9%
Denials
140
45.5%
Total dispositions
349
Dismissals
41
11.7%
Awards
168
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 51.6%Partially fav. 2.9%Denied 45.5%
Other ALJs at LEXINGTON (9)
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