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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 · 2026-03
Initial receipts
457
Initial determinations
355
Initial allowance rate
38.9%
Initial pending
1,891
Recon determinations
53
Recon allowance rate
15.1%
Hearing offices in Hawaii
| Office | Rank | Processing days | Pending | Approval | Judges |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HONOLULU | 127 | 282 | 1,201 | 67.0% | 5 |
ALJs in Hawaii (5)
Sorted by approval rate.
| Judge | Office | Approval | Decisions | Awards | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper, Bruce T | PASADENA | 75.8% | 236 | 179 | |
| Meyer, Ruxana | HONOLULU | 75.5% | 273 | 206 | |
| Yasutomi, Mark | HONOLULU | 72.7% | 99 | 72 | |
| Cabotaje, Michael | SAN RAFAEL | 57.6% | 59 | 34 | |
| Inouye, Jessica | EVANSTON | 44.4% | 196 | 87 |
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