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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
State Profile
Delaware
DE · Region PHL
DDS approval rate
39.5%
-0.3 pts vs national
DDS approval rate
39.5%
National: 39.8%
3-year change
+1.9 pts
Annual receipts
5,318
FY2024
Hearing offices
1
3 ALJs
Latest monthly DDS data · 2026-03
Initial receipts
608
Initial determinations
403
Initial allowance rate
38.2%
Initial pending
1,995
Recon determinations
216
Recon allowance rate
16.7%
Hearing offices in Delaware
| Office | Rank | Processing days | Pending | Approval | Judges |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOVER | 47 | 245 | 1,053 | 59.1% | 3 |
ALJs in Delaware (3)
Sorted by approval rate.
| Judge | Office | Approval | Decisions | Awards | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reeves, Anthony | DOVER | 65.7% | 245 | 161 | |
| Butler, Steven | DOVER | 64.5% | 276 | 178 | |
| Reiling, Bernadette | DOVER | 41.4% | 174 | 72 |
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