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The two major disability programs, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), are federal programs offered by the United States Government. The Social Security Administration, also known as the SSA, is the federal agency responsible for managing these two programs as well as other programs such as Social Security Retirement. Even though the programs are federal, some states slightly deviate away from the norm and implement their own similar procedures for the application process. Below is information regarding Social Security Disability in Virginia.
To find your local Social Security field office, Disability Determinations Services office, or an Office of Disability Adjudication and Review in Virginia, click here.
Appeal Hearings in Virginia
There are 5 offices and 50 Administrative Law Judges to serve the people of Virginia with disability appeal hearings. Virginia does not range well among the national averages. Applicants have a higher chance of denial and generally have to wait longer for a hearing date. This means it is very important that an application is filled out properly the first time to prevent a denial. An applicant can significant increase his or her chances for approval with the help of representation.
| Virginia | National | |
| Avg. Hearing Wait Time | 16.0 Months | 14.9 Months |
| Average Processing Time | 485 Days | 461 Days |
| Cases Approved | 39% | 44% |
| Cases Denied | 43% | 38% |
| Cases Dismissed | 18% | 18% |
Virginia State Supplements for SSI
As of 2015, claimants of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can only receive a maximum $733 per month from the Social Security Administration (SSA). Most states also provide claimants who qualify with an additional state supplemental benefit to compensate for the cost of living in that state.
In Virginia, the state supplemental benefit is known as a auxiliary grant. The auxiliary grant program is only for claimants living in a assisted living facility licensed by the Virginia Social Services Department or in a adult foster care home approved by the local department of social services. To learn more, contact the Virginia Department of Social Services:
Virginia Department of Social Services
Division of Finance
7 N. Eighth Street
Richmond, VA 23219
(800) 726-7252
State Statistics
The statistics below are from the Social Security Administration's state annual report of 2013. The SSA releases these reports once a year during December and the reports contain useful information such as population statistics and approval rates. The information below will be updated once a new report is available.
| Resident Population | 5,290,489 |
| Percentage of Population on SSI | 1.9% |
| Percentage of Population on SSDI | 4.3% |
| Average Monthly SSI Payment | $500.41 |
| Average Monthly SSDI Payment | $1,099.09 |
Virginia Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Typically for an applicant to qualify for disability benefits, he or she has to have a disabling condition that prevents them from working. Many of these applicants who are approved may want to attempt to go back to work again despite their condition. These particular individuals can receive assistance from their local Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VR) office. The VR offers services that help people with disabilities seek out employment and then retain it. To find your local VR office, visit our VR Offices in Virginia or contact the administrative office for Virginia below.
Virginia DARS Central Office
8004 Franklin Farms Drive
Henrico, VA 23229
Phone: (804) 662-7000
Fax: (804) 662-9532
Social Security Field Offices, DDS & ODAR
The residents of Virginia can receive assistance with Social Security Disability through the 31 Social Security Field Offices, 5 Disability Determination Service offices and 4 Offices of Disability Adjudication and Review.
If you are applying benefits or have filed for disability already and need assistance for any reason, please contact your closest office below.
Virginia Social Security Field Offices
Accomac Office22581 Center Pkwy |
Alexandria Office6295 Edsall Road |
Arlington Office1401 Wilson Blvd |
Bristol Office2484 Lee Highway |
Charlottesville Office1470 Pantops Mtn Place |
Covington Office1010 S Craig Avenue |
Culpeper Office1014 S Main St |
Danville Office875 Piney Forest Road |
Fairfax Office11212 Waples Mill Rd |
Farmville Office324 Commerce Road |
Fredericksburg Office9915 Jeff Davis Hwy |
Hampton Office1521 Hardy Cash Dr |
Harrisonburg Office351 N Mason St |
Lynchburg Office7618 Timberlake Rd |
Manassas Office9500 Center Street |
Martinsville Office320 W Commonwealth Blv |
Midlothian Office13551 Waterford Place |
Newport News Office11706 Jefferson Avenue |
Norfolk Office5850 Lake Herbert Dr |
Petersburg Office100 Poplar Drive |
Portsmouth Office3305 Airline Blvd |
Richmond Office1834 West Cary Street |
Sandston Office245 East Williamsburg Rd |
Roanoke Office612 S Jefferson Street |
South Boston Office2049 Hamilton Blvd |
Staunton Office1600 N Coalter St |
Suffolk Office502 Hillpoint Blvd |
Virginia Beach Office2875 Sabre St |
Winchester Office12 Ricketts Drive |
Wise Office253 Ridgeview Road Sw |
Wytheville Office1480 East Main Street |
Virginia Office of Disability Determination Services
Disability Determination Services
Administrative Office:
8004 Franklin Farms Drive
Richmond, Virginia 23229-5019
Phone: 804-662-7617
Disability Determination Services
Southwest Regional Office:
612 S. Jefferson Street, Suite 300
Roanoke, VA 24011
Phone: 540-857-7748
Disability Determination Services
Northern Regional Office:
11150 Fairfax Blvd., Suite 200
Fairfax, VA 22030-5066
Phone: 703-934-7400
Disability Determination Services
Tidewater Regional Office
5850 Lake Herbert Dr., Suite 200
Norfolk, VA 23502
Phone: 757-466-4300
Disability Determination Services
Central Regional Office:
9960 Mayland Dr., Suite 200
Richmond, VA 23233
Phone: 804-367-4700
Virginia Office of Disability Adjudication and Review
SSA Office of Disability Adjudication and Review
2nd Floor
1470 Pantops Mountain Place
Charlottesville, VA 22911
Telephone: (866) 613-2969
Fax: (434) 295-4515
eFile Fax: (877) 390-2321
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Servicing the following Social Security Field Offices:
MARYLAND: Cumberland and VIRGINIA: Charlottesville, Culpeper, Danville, Farmville, Harrisonburg, Lynchburg, Martinsville, South Boston, Staunton and WEST VIRGINIA: Petersburg
SSA Office of Disability Adjudication and Review
3rd Floor
5850 Lake Herbert Drive
Norfolk, VA 23502
Telephone: (866) 931-9167
Fax: (757) 459-6733
eFile Fax: (877) 871-1879
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Servicing the following Social Security Field Offices:
MARYLAND: Charlotte Hall, Salisbury and VIRGINIA: Accomac, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach
SSA Office of Disability Adjudication and Review
4th Floor
801 East Main Street
Richmond, VA 23219-2406
Telephone: (877) 405-3665
Fax: (804) 771-2405
eFile Fax: (877) 871-1880
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Servicing the following Social Security Field Offices:
MARYLAND: Hagerstown and VIRGINIA: Chesterfield, Fredericksburg, Petersburg, Richmond (Downtown), Richmond (East), Richmond (West), Winchester
SSA Office of Disability Adjudication and Review
Second Floor, Suite 200
612 South Jefferson Street
Roanoke, VA 24011
Telephone: (866) 592-3548
Fax: (540) 857-2635
eFile Fax: (877) 871-1881
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Servicing the following Social Security Field Offices:
VIRGINIA: Bristol, Covington, Roanoke, Wise, Wytheville and WEST VIRGINIA: Bluefield, Martinsburg, Welch
SSA Office of Disability Adjudication and Review
ODAR Headquarters
One Skyline Tower
5107 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22041
Telephone: (703) 605-8020
SSA Office of Disability Adjudication and Review
ODAR NHC
Suite 1400
4401 Ford Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22302
Telephone: (703) 605-8990
Fax: (703) 605-8771