Approval rates
The 83% approval rate for Emily Cameron Shattil reflects her total decisions on record since 2016. This can be measured against the 29% to 83% range seen among other judges whose most recent office on record is Omaha. These figures provide a statistical baseline for your hearing.
SSA has not published a latest-period approval, fully favorable or denial breakdown for Judge Shattil. The most recent period with decisions on record is September 30, 2016. Those rows are left out rather than estimated.
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
The record for Emily Cameron Shattil covers 284 decisions from January 2016 through September 2016. During this period, the data shows a consistent approval pattern. Understanding this historical performance helps you and your representative prepare for the specific requirements of your hearing.
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 and other claimants across Nebraska and the surrounding region. This office features a bench of 11 judges whose most recent office on record is this location. You can expect a standard hearing process focused on medical evidence and vocational testimony.
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. There are 11 judges whose most recent office on record is this one. Approval rates across this bench vary significantly, ranging from 29% to 83% on their since-2016 records.
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 284 decisions on record since 2016. This places her at the high end of the 29% to 83% range observed among the 11 judges whose most recent office on record is Omaha. An attorney can help you prepare for the specific expectations of this bench.
The data for Emily Cameron Shattil covers the period from January 2016 to September 2016, during which she maintained an 83% approval rate. Because the data window for this judge is limited to 2016, there is no long-term trend to report. An attorney can help you understand how your specific case evidence aligns with these historical patterns.
No, you cannot request a specific judge. The Social Security Administration uses a random, workload-based algorithm to assign cases to judges at the hearing office. Because you cannot choose your judge, focusing on the strength of your medical evidence is the best way to prepare. An attorney can help you gather the necessary documentation.
An SSDI hearing is a formal but non-adversarial proceeding where an ALJ reviews your claim. You will likely testify about your symptoms and limitations, and a vocational expert may provide testimony regarding your ability to work. An attorney can help you prepare your testimony and ensure your medical records are properly presented.
An approval rate is a statistical summary of past decisions and does not guarantee an outcome for your specific hearing. While Emily Cameron Shattil approved 83% of the 284 cases on her record since 2016, every case is decided on its own merits and evidence. An attorney can help you evaluate your case strengths and prepare for the hearing process.
