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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Shimer, Scott
FRANKLIN TN Stable
-5.6 pts vs national average
0.0%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge51.7%
FRANKLIN TN54.1%
National avg57.2%
Total decisions
302
Fully favorable
130
43.0%
Partially favorable
26
8.6%
Denials
146
48.3%
Total dispositions
350
Dismissals
48
13.7%
Awards
156
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 43.0%Partially fav. 8.6%Denied 48.3%
Approval rate history
FY2016
50.0%2 dec
FY2016
49.4%407 dec
Above national Below national National avg
Other ALJs at FRANKLIN TN (10)
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