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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
State Profile
Nebraska
NE · Region KCM
DDS approval rate
47.6%
+7.8 pts vs national
DDS approval rate
47.6%
National: 39.8%
3-year change
+0.4 pts
Annual receipts
8,464
FY2024
Hearing offices
1
6 ALJs
Latest monthly DDS data · 2026-03
Initial receipts
956
Initial determinations
848
Initial allowance rate
45.0%
Initial pending
2,826
Recon determinations
217
Recon allowance rate
18.4%
Hearing offices in Nebraska
| Office | Rank | Processing days | Pending | Approval | Judges |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OMAHA | 18 | 233 | 2,058 | 49.2% | 6 |
ALJs in Nebraska (6)
Sorted by approval rate.
| Judge | Office | Approval | Decisions | Awards | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeLaittre, David | OMAHA | 73.2% | 298 | 218 | |
| Buell, David | OMAHA | 61.1% | 234 | 143 | |
| Bring, Matthew | OMAHA | 46.4% | 84 | 39 | |
| Dawson, Matthew | OMAHA | 45.2% | 283 | 128 | |
| Dutton, Jan | OMAHA | 43.4% | 302 | 131 | |
| Yokus, Chris | OMAHA | 24.8% | 278 | 69 |
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