Approval rates
This table displays the approval rate for Emily Cameron Shattil based on her record since 2016. We compare this to the performance of other judges at the same office who are included in the latest SSA data. These figures represent a total of 284 decisions on record, providing a statistical baseline for her past activity. Aggregate rates describe past decisions, not predictions for your individual hearing.
Judge Shattil is not in SSA's latest disposition file, so there is no 12-month figure. The most recent period with decisions on record is September 30, 2016. Those rows are left out rather than estimated.
Judge Shattil isn't in SSA's latest disposition file, so the judge comparison tool, which compares active judges over the same 12 months, leaves them out.
Approval rate over time
Year-over-year approval rate across Judge Shattil's docket. Annual rates fluctuate with the mix of cases SSA assigns; the longer-run pattern is more informative than any single year.
Decision pattern
Emily Cameron Shattil's record spans from January 2016 through September 2016, covering 284 total decisions. During this period, the data shows an 83% approval rate. This figure represents the entirety of her available data on the SSA record. The pattern reflects the outcomes of cases finalized during that specific timeframe.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Shattil's bench. Judge-specific preparation guidance requires a corpus of public Appeals Council decisions involving each judge, which we haven't built yet.
- Bring a clean treating-physician record. Longitudinal primary-care or specialist notes spanning the disability period, with consistent symptom documentation, are typically the strongest evidence at hearing. A single month's records usually aren't enough.
- Don't rely on consultative exams alone. If your medical evidence is built primarily around a one-time CE finding, expect detailed questioning. Supplement with treating-source statements where possible.
- Prepare for daily-activity questions. Have honest, specific answers about a typical day. Answers that conflict with the medical record (in either direction) tend to hurt credibility.
- Expect transferable-skills probing. A vocational expert will usually testify about jobs available to someone with your limitations. Your representative should be prepared to cross-examine.
About the Omaha hearing office
The Omaha Hearing Office serves you across Nebraska and the surrounding region. There are 11 judges whose most recent office on record is this location. You can expect a standard administrative hearing process designed to evaluate your medical and vocational evidence. See the Omaha Hearing Office page for the full ALJ roster.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Omaha
The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, meaning the judge you are assigned is essentially random. Among the 11 judges whose most recent office on record is Omaha, 6 of them decided cases here in SSA's latest file (2026-07-31) and range from 29% to 77% on their since-2016 records. For preparation purposes, the guidance is the same regardless of which judge you are assigned.
Approval rates change with a lawyer
Source: U.S. Government Accountability Office, GAO-18-37. The 3× gap is a population-wide average across all judges; individual outcomes vary.
Frequently asked questions
Emily Cameron Shattil has an 83% approval rate on her record through 2016. In comparison, the 6 judges at the Omaha office who appear in the latest SSA file range from 29% to 77% on their since-2016 records. An attorney can help you understand how these differences might impact your hearing preparation.
The data for Emily Cameron Shattil covers the period from January 2016 through September 2016, during which she maintained an 83% approval rate. Because she is not in the latest SSA file, there is no more recent data to track a change in her approval pattern. An attorney can help you prepare for your hearing.
No, you cannot request a specific judge. The Social Security Administration assigns cases using a workload-balancing algorithm to ensure efficiency. An attorney can help you prepare for your hearing regardless of which judge is assigned to your case.
An SSDI hearing is a formal proceeding where an ALJ reviews the evidence in your file, including your medical records and vocational testimony. You will have the opportunity to testify about your limitations and how they prevent you from working. Working with an attorney can help you organize your evidence and prepare for the questions you may face. An attorney can help you prepare for your hearing.
An approval rate is a statistical summary of a judge's past decisions and does not predict the outcome of your specific hearing. The strength of your case depends on the medical evidence and documentation you provide. An attorney can help you build a strong case by ensuring your medical records are complete and properly presented. An attorney can help you prepare for your hearing.
