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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
State Profile
Rhode Island
RI · Region BOS
DDS approval rate
44.7%
+4.9 pts vs national
DDS approval rate
44.7%
National: 39.8%
3-year change
-1.4 pts
Annual receipts
6,268
FY2024
Hearing offices
1
6 ALJs
Latest monthly DDS data · 2026-03
Initial receipts
553
Initial determinations
568
Initial allowance rate
46.8%
Initial pending
1,452
Recon determinations
208
Recon allowance rate
21.6%
Hearing offices in Rhode Island
| Office | Rank | Processing days | Pending | Approval | Judges |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROVIDENCE | 86 | 259 | 2,237 | 56.6% | 6 |
ALJs in Rhode Island (6)
Sorted by approval rate.
| Judge | Office | Approval | Decisions | Awards | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dana, Kate | PROVIDENCE | 62.7% | 263 | 165 | |
| Bernasconi, Laura | PROVIDENCE | 60.0% | 160 | 96 | |
| Szymczak, Stephen M | PROVIDENCE | 60.0% | 265 | 159 | |
| Vanda, Ryan | PROVIDENCE | 58.2% | 299 | 174 | |
| Goodale, Paul | PROVIDENCE | 53.4% | 251 | 134 | |
| Mastrangelo, Jason | PROVIDENCE | 44.9% | 236 | 106 |
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