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Q2 FY2025 · 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 · 2026-02
Initial receipts
915
Initial determinations
858
Initial allowance rate
39.9%
Initial pending
2,741
Recon determinations
241
Recon allowance rate
14.9%
Hearing offices in Nebraska
| Office | Rank | Processing days | Pending | Approval | Judges |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OMAHA | 7 | 225 | 1,465 | 50.6% | 6 |
ALJs in Nebraska (6)
Sorted by approval rate.
| Judge | Office | Approval | Decisions | Awards | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeLaittre, David J | OMAHA | 73.6% | 394 | 290 | |
| Buell, David G | OMAHA | 59.7% | 360 | 215 | |
| Bring, Matthew | OMAHA | 52.1% | 71 | 37 | |
| Dawson, Matthew C | OMAHA | 46.5% | 372 | 173 | |
| Dutton, Jan E | OMAHA | 44.0% | 389 | 171 | |
| Yokus, Chris | OMAHA | 28.2% | 373 | 105 |
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