Shelton, Karen
Newark, NJ · Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Hearing Approval Rate
50.0%
Above the national average of 48.6%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Shelton approves 50.0% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →
How Judge Shelton Decides Cases
Nat'l avg: 48.6%
Nat'l avg: 35.0%
Nat'l avg: 16.3%
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Judge Shelton approved 50.0% of dispositions. That’s 1.4 percentage points above the national average of 48.6%. Shelton decided 208 cases out of 248 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 59.6%. Knowing your judge’s track record can help you prepare for your hearing.
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Get Your Free GuideDetailed Case Counts— Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Total Cases
248
Approved
124
Denied
84
Hearing Office
Newark (NJ)
8.0 months wait · 3,967 pending
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