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Updated July 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 · 2026-07
Initial receipts
563
Initial determinations
432
Initial allowance rate
38.0%
Initial pending
2,324
Recon determinations
92
Recon allowance rate
9.8%
Hearing offices in Hawaii
| Office | Rank | Processing days | Pending | Approval | Judges |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HONOLULU | 133 | 286 | 1,165 | 66.5% | 5 |
ALJs in Hawaii (5)
Sorted by approval rate.
| Judge | Office | Approval | Decisions | Awards | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper, Bruce T | PASADENA | 74.6% | 248 | 185 | |
| Meyer, Ruxana | HONOLULU | 73.6% | 348 | 256 | |
| Yasutomi, Mark | HONOLULU | 70.1% | 127 | 89 | |
| Cabotaje, Michael | SAN RAFAEL | 59.2% | 76 | 45 | |
| Inouye, Jessica | EVANSTON | 44.4% | 196 | 87 |
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