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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
State Profile
Maine
ME · Region BOS
DDS approval rate
39.5%
-0.3 pts vs national
DDS approval rate
39.5%
National: 39.8%
3-year change
+4.5 pts
Annual receipts
9,787
FY2024
Hearing offices
1
4 ALJs
Latest monthly DDS data · 2026-06
Initial receipts
678
Initial determinations
478
Initial allowance rate
43.7%
Initial pending
6,158
Recon determinations
84
Recon allowance rate
17.9%
Hearing offices in Maine
| Office | Rank | Processing days | Pending | Approval | Judges |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PORTLAND ME | 105 | 270 | 1,438 | 65.6% | 4 |
ALJs in Maine (4)
Sorted by approval rate.
| Judge | Office | Approval | Decisions | Awards | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flynn, Robert | PORTLAND ME | 84.9% | 258 | 219 | |
| Hubert, Mary Pamela | PORTLAND ME | 68.1% | 213 | 145 | |
| Cutter, Christine | PORTLAND ME | 64.0% | 308 | 197 | |
| Holbrook, Todd | PORTLAND ME | 47.7% | 277 | 132 |
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