Veal, Shelette
Indianapolis, IN · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Hearing Approval Rate
56.8%
Above the national average of 48.7%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Veal approves 56.8% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →
How Judge Veal Decides Cases
Nat'l avg: 48.7%
Nat'l avg: 35.1%
Nat'l avg: 16.2%
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Judge Veal approved 56.8% of dispositions. That’s 8.1 percentage points above the national average of 48.7%. Veal decided 406 cases out of 468 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 65.5%. Knowing your judge’s track record can help you prepare for your hearing.
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Get Your Free GuideDetailed Case Counts— Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Total Cases
468
Approved
266
Denied
140
Hearing Office
Indianapolis (IN)
6.5 months wait · 2,951 pending
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