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Updated July 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 · 2026-07
Initial receipts
1,196
Initial determinations
921
Initial allowance rate
43.5%
Initial pending
3,464
Recon determinations
247
Recon allowance rate
12.6%
Hearing offices in Nebraska
| Office | Rank | Processing days | Pending | Approval | Judges |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OMAHA | 14 | 233 | 2,060 | 49.3% | 6 |
ALJs in Nebraska (6)
Sorted by approval rate.
| Judge | Office | Approval | Decisions | Awards | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeLaittre, David | OMAHA | 74.8% | 389 | 291 | |
| Buell, David | OMAHA | 61.1% | 234 | 143 | |
| Bring, Matthew | OMAHA | 53.1% | 130 | 69 | |
| Dawson, Matthew | OMAHA | 44.2% | 335 | 148 | |
| Dutton, Jan | OMAHA | 42.2% | 391 | 165 | |
| Yokus, Chris | OMAHA | 24.6% | 354 | 87 |
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