Bozarth, Shawn
Baltimore NHC, MD · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Hearing Approval Rate
49.2%
Above the national average of 48.7%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Bozarth approves 49.2% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →
How Judge Bozarth Decides Cases
Nat'l avg: 48.7%
Nat'l avg: 35.1%
Nat'l avg: 16.2%
Know Your Numbers
Judge Bozarth approved 49.2% of dispositions. That’s 0.5 percentage points above the national average of 48.7%. Bozarth decided 577 cases out of 709 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 60.5%. Knowing your judge’s track record can help you prepare for your hearing.
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Get Your Free GuideDetailed Case Counts— Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Total Cases
709
Approved
349
Denied
228
Hearing Office
Baltimore NHC (MD)
9.0 months wait · 2,059 pending
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