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How To Apply for Disability in Oregon

Oregon's Social Security Disability resources and helpful information.

To find your local Social Security field office, Disability Determinations Services office, or an Office of Disability Adjudication and Review in Oregon, click here.
 

File for Disability in Oregon

There are three ways to initially file for Social Security Disability benefits from the SSA (Social Security Administration). You can apply:

  • Online at ssa.gov.
  • By calling the SSA's toll-free customer service line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).
  • By visiting your nearby Social Security field office.

 

State Statistics

The following information is about Oregon's Social Security Disability process.

Resident Population 2,465,064
Percentage of Population on SSI 2.1%
Percentage of Population on SSDI 4.7%
Average Monthly SSI Payment $514.01
Average Monthly SSDI Payment $1,098.68

 

Appeal Hearings

Oregon has two disability hearings offices as well as 19 administrative law judges (ALJs). If you live in Oregon and your case for disability benefits was denied at the request for reconsideration level, you will have the option to appeal that decision in front of a ALJ.

 

Oregon National
Avg. Hearing Wait Time 15.5 Months 14.8 Months
Average Processing Time 502 Days 490 Days
Cases Approved 38% 43%
Cases Denied 43% 37%
Cases Dismissed 20% 19%

 

Vocational Rehabilitation Services

The Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VR) of Oregon assists its citizens who are disabled with their employment needs. Find your local Vocational Rehabilitation office by contacting the Department below.

Oregon Department of Human Services

500 Summer St. NE
Salem, OR 97301
dhs.webfeedback@state.or.us
http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/Offices/Pages/Vocational-Rehabilitation.aspx

Social Security Field Offices, DDS & ODAR

Oregon is home to 16 Social Security Field Offices, 1 Office of Disability Determination Services and 2 Offices of Disability Adjudication and review. These offices provide assistance to the residents who are looking to receive Social Security disability benefits.

If you have any questions regarding the Social Security Disability application process or want to know the status of your application, please contact your relevant office below.

Oregon Social Security Field Offices

Albany Office

1055 Bain St Se
Albany OR 97322
1-800-772-1213

Astoria Office

115 W Bond St
Astoria OR 97103
1-800-772-1213

Beaverton Office

11975 Sw 2nd St
Beaverton OR 97005
1-800-772-1213

Bend Office

336 Sw Cyber Dr
Bend OR 97702
1-800-772-1213

Eugene Office

2504 Oakmont Way
Eugene OR 97401
1-800-772-1213

La Grande Office

2205 Cove Ave
La Grande OR 97850
1-800-772-1213

Medford Office

3501 Excel Dr Ste 101
Medford OR 97504
1-800-772-1213

North Bend Office

3661 Broadway
North Bend OR 97459
1-800-772-1213

Ontario Office

908 Se 5th Avenue
Ontario OR 97914
1-800-772-1213

Oregon City Office

194 Beverly Drive
Oregon City OR 97045
1-800-772-1213

Pendleton Office

325 Se Byers Ave
Pendleton OR 97801
1-800-772-1213

Portland Office

17925 Se Division St
Portland OR 97236
1-800-772-1213

Portland Office

1538 Sw Yamhill St
Portland OR 97205
1-800-772-1213

Roseburg Office

1730 Nw Hughwood Ave
Roseburg OR 97471
1-800-772-1213

Salem Office

1750 Mcgilchrist St Se Ste 110
Salem OR 97302
1-800-772-1213

The Dalles Office

401 E 3rd St Ste 110
The Dalles OR 97058
1-800-772-1213

 

Oregon Disability Determination Services

Salem Office of Disability Determination Services

3150 Lancaster Drive, NE
Salem, OR 97305-1350
Phone: 503-986-5100
800-452-2147
 

Oregon Offices of Disability Adjudication and Review

Eugene Office of Disability Adjudication and Review

Suite 201
211 E. 7th Avenue
Eugene, OR 97401
Telephone: (866) 964-7044
Fax: (541) 465-6415
eFile Fax: (877) 714-3613
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Services the following Social Security Field Offices:

OREGON: Chiloquin, Christmas Valley, I-5 Corridor from Albany to Weed, CA, Klamath Falls, La Pine, Lakeview, Madras, Medford, Oregon Coast from Depoe Bay to Gold Beach, Prineville, Redmond, Sisters

 

Portland Office of Disability Adjudication and Review

4th Floor
333 SW 1st Avenue
Portland, OR 97204
Telephone: (866) 964-6291
Fax: (503) 326-3062
eFile Fax: (877) 714-3616
Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Services the following Social Security Field Offices:

OREGON: Astoria, Beaverton, La Grande, Portland (Downtown), Portland (East), Portland (NE), Salem, The Dalles and WASHINGTON: Longview, Vancouver