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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 · 2026-06
Initial receipts
770
Initial determinations
368
Initial allowance rate
46.7%
Initial pending
2,105
Recon determinations
253
Recon allowance rate
15.8%
Hearing offices in Rhode Island
| Office | Rank | Processing days | Pending | Approval | Judges |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROVIDENCE | 88 | 260 | 2,223 | 56.8% | 6 |
ALJs in Rhode Island (6)
Sorted by approval rate.
| Judge | Office | Approval | Decisions | Awards | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dana, Kate | PROVIDENCE | 64.2% | 299 | 192 | |
| Bernasconi, Laura | PROVIDENCE | 62.4% | 178 | 111 | |
| Szymczak, Stephen M | PROVIDENCE | 59.7% | 308 | 184 | |
| Vanda, Ryan | PROVIDENCE | 59.0% | 327 | 193 | |
| Goodale, Paul | PROVIDENCE | 52.3% | 287 | 150 | |
| Mastrangelo, Jason | PROVIDENCE | 43.4% | 267 | 116 |
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