Shimer, Scott C
Franklin, TN · Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Hearing Approval Rate
44.6%
Below the national average of 48.6%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Shimer approves 44.6% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →
How Judge Shimer Decides Cases
Nat'l avg: 48.6%
Nat'l avg: 35.0%
Nat'l avg: 16.3%
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Judge Shimer approved 44.6% of dispositions. That’s 4.1 percentage points below the national average of 48.6%. Shimer decided 302 cases out of 350 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 51.7%. 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
350
Approved
156
Denied
146
Hearing Office
Franklin (TN)
7.0 months wait · 2,711 pending
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