Sheppard, Christopher C
Lexington, KY · Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Hearing Approval Rate
48.1%
Below the national average of 48.6%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Sheppard approves 48.1% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →
How Judge Sheppard Decides Cases
Nat'l avg: 48.6%
Nat'l avg: 35.0%
Nat'l avg: 16.3%
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Judge Sheppard approved 48.1% of dispositions. That’s 0.5 percentage points below the national average of 48.6%. Sheppard decided 308 cases out of 349 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 54.5%. Knowing your judge’s track record can help you prepare for your hearing.
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Get Your Free GuideDetailed Case Counts— Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Total Cases
349
Approved
168
Denied
140
Hearing Office
Lexington (KY)
7.0 months wait · 3,227 pending
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