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Updated July 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 · 2026-07
Initial receipts
813
Initial determinations
695
Initial allowance rate
43.2%
Initial pending
2,199
Recon determinations
312
Recon allowance rate
17.9%
Hearing offices in Rhode Island
| Office | Rank | Processing days | Pending | Approval | Judges |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROVIDENCE | 88 | 260 | 2,223 | 56.6% | 6 |
ALJs in Rhode Island (6)
Sorted by approval rate.
| Judge | Office | Approval | Decisions | Awards | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dana, Kate | PROVIDENCE | 65.4% | 344 | 225 | |
| Bernasconi, Laura | PROVIDENCE | 61.5% | 200 | 123 | |
| Vanda, Ryan | PROVIDENCE | 58.5% | 364 | 213 | |
| Szymczak, Stephen M | PROVIDENCE | 57.1% | 357 | 204 | |
| Goodale, Paul | PROVIDENCE | 52.9% | 329 | 174 | |
| Mastrangelo, Jason | PROVIDENCE | 44.9% | 312 | 140 |
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