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Updated July 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 · 2026-07
Initial receipts
602
Initial determinations
622
Initial allowance rate
38.4%
Initial pending
2,170
Recon determinations
187
Recon allowance rate
15.0%
Hearing offices in Delaware
| Office | Rank | Processing days | Pending | Approval | Judges |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOVER | 55 | 248 | 1,055 | 59.1% | 3 |
ALJs in Delaware (3)
Sorted by approval rate.
| Judge | Office | Approval | Decisions | Awards | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reeves, Anthony | DOVER | 64.7% | 326 | 211 | |
| Butler, Steven | DOVER | 64.7% | 348 | 225 | |
| Reiling, Bernadette | DOVER | 40.7% | 204 | 83 |
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