Shenkenberg, William
Milwaukee, WI · Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Hearing Approval Rate
46.6%
Below the national average of 48.6%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Shenkenberg approves 46.6% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →
How Judge Shenkenberg Decides Cases
Nat'l avg: 48.6%
Nat'l avg: 35.0%
Nat'l avg: 16.3%
Know Your Numbers
Judge Shenkenberg approved 46.6% of dispositions. That’s 2.1 percentage points below the national average of 48.6%. Shenkenberg decided 247 cases out of 290 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 54.7%. 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
290
Approved
135
Denied
112
Hearing Office
Milwaukee (WI)
8.0 months wait · 2,479 pending
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