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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
State Profile
Hawaii
HI · Region SFO
DDS approval rate
37.2%
-2.6 pts vs national
DDS approval rate
37.2%
National: 39.8%
3-year change
+2.1 pts
Annual receipts
6,086
FY2024
Hearing offices
1
5 ALJs
Latest monthly DDS data · 2026-06
Initial receipts
517
Initial determinations
372
Initial allowance rate
37.1%
Initial pending
2,212
Recon determinations
51
Recon allowance rate
15.7%
Hearing offices in Hawaii
| Office | Rank | Processing days | Pending | Approval | Judges |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HONOLULU | 133 | 286 | 1,165 | 68.8% | 5 |
ALJs in Hawaii (5)
Sorted by approval rate.
| Judge | Office | Approval | Decisions | Awards | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabotaje, Michael | SPECIAL REVIEW CADRE | 81.7% | 60 | 49 | |
| Cooper, Bruce T | PASADENA | 75.7% | 243 | 184 | |
| Meyer, Ruxana | HONOLULU | 75.2% | 310 | 233 | |
| Yasutomi, Mark | HONOLULU | 71.8% | 124 | 89 | |
| Inouye, Jessica | EVANSTON | 44.4% | 196 | 87 |
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