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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 · 2026-03
Initial receipts
784
Initial determinations
528
Initial allowance rate
42.6%
Initial pending
5,948
Recon determinations
74
Recon allowance rate
13.5%
Hearing offices in Maine
| Office | Rank | Processing days | Pending | Approval | Judges |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PORTLAND ME | 110 | 272 | 1,463 | 65.1% | 4 |
ALJs in Maine (4)
Sorted by approval rate.
| Judge | Office | Approval | Decisions | Awards | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flynn, Robert | PORTLAND ME | 83.9% | 236 | 198 | |
| Hubert, Mary Pamela | PORTLAND ME | 67.9% | 187 | 127 | |
| Cutter, Christine | PORTLAND ME | 64.3% | 272 | 175 | |
| Holbrook, Todd | PORTLAND ME | 46.2% | 251 | 116 |
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