Shea, David J
Raleigh, NC · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Hearing Approval Rate
66.2%
Above the national average of 48.7%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Shea approves 66.2% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →
How Judge Shea Decides Cases
Nat'l avg: 48.7%
Nat'l avg: 35.1%
Nat'l avg: 16.2%
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Judge Shea approved 66.2% of dispositions. That’s 17.4 percentage points above the national average of 48.7%. Shea decided 366 cases out of 411 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 74.3%. 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
411
Approved
272
Denied
94
Hearing Office
Raleigh (NC)
8.0 months wait · 2,774 pending
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