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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Shimer, Scott
FRANKLIN TN Stable
-6.2 pts vs national average
51.6%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge51.6%
FRANKLIN TN53.7%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
345
Fully favorable
151
43.8%
Partially favorable
27
7.8%
Denials
167
48.4%
Total dispositions
397
Dismissals
52
13.1%
Awards
178
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 43.8%Partially fav. 7.8%Denied 48.4%
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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