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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
State Profile
South Dakota
SD · Region DEN
DDS approval rate
37.6%
-2.2 pts vs national
DDS approval rate
37.6%
National: 39.8%
3-year change
-3.1 pts
Annual receipts
5,128
FY2024
Hearing offices
0
0 ALJs
Latest monthly DDS data · 2026-06
Initial receipts
430
Initial determinations
323
Initial allowance rate
42.7%
Initial pending
1,630
Recon determinations
97
Recon allowance rate
11.3%
South Dakota has no dedicated hearing offices.
Cases from this state are typically heard at nearby regional offices.
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