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Social Security Offices in American Samoa

SSA has 1 field office in American Samoa. For disability appeals, American Samoa has no SSA hearing office of its own; hearings are assigned to an office in a neighboring area or held by video or phone. Initial claims and reconsiderations are decided by the Federal Disability Office - Guam.

Offices by city American Samoa DDS How to appeal

Social Security offices in American Samoa by city

CityAddressPhone
Pago Pago1 Utulei Road, Centennial Building 3rd Flr Suite 302(855) 602-5033

Addresses, phones and hours from SSA's official field office file.

American Samoa Disability Determination Services

The Federal Disability Office - Guam decides the medical part of your claim at the first two levels. If it denies your claim twice, you move to the hearing offices above.

The appeal path in American Samoa

  1. Initial claim: decided by Federal Disability Office - Guam.
  2. Reconsideration: request it within 60 days of the denial. How it works.
  3. Hearing: before an administrative law judge. What to expect.
  4. Appeals Council and, after that, federal court. Details.

To apply for benefits or replace a card, use one of the field offices listed above.

Frequently asked questions

How many Social Security offices are in American Samoa?

SSA lists 1 Social Security field office in American Samoa, in 1 city.

Who decides disability claims in American Samoa?

The Federal Disability Office - Guam (DDS) decides initial claims and reconsiderations. Hearings are held by SSA judges at the hearing offices listed on this page.