Sheely, Ben E
Mobile, AL · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Hearing Approval Rate
67.0%
Above the national average of 48.7%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Sheely approves 67.0% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →
How Judge Sheely Decides Cases
Nat'l avg: 48.7%
Nat'l avg: 35.1%
Nat'l avg: 16.2%
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Judge Sheely approved 67.0% of dispositions. That’s 18.3 percentage points above the national average of 48.7%. Sheely decided 283 cases out of 355 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 84.1%. 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
355
Approved
238
Denied
45
Hearing Office
Mobile (AL)
6.5 months wait · 2,828 pending
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