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Social Security Offices in Colorado

SSA has 14 field offices in Colorado. For disability appeals, there are2 SSA hearing offices (Colorado Springs, Denver). Judges there approved 52% of decided cases in FY 2026 (national: 58%). Initial claims and reconsiderations are decided by the Disability Determination Services.

Social Security offices in Colorado by city

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

Hearing offices in Colorado

OfficeAddressAvg. waitApproval rate
Colorado SpringsPlaza of the Rockies, North Tower, 111 S. Tejon Street, Suite 401, Colorado Springs 80903
(888) 844-8269
9.2 mo34%
Denver1961 Stout St, Byron Rogers Federal Building, Suite 4-135, Denver 80294-5000
(888) 383-8889
8.2 mo61%

Average processing time from SSA's FY 2026 through July 31, 2026 report. Approval rate: fully + partially favorable decisions, FY 2026.

Colorado Disability Determination Services

The Disability Determination Services decides the medical part of your claim at the first two levels. Phone: 1-800-332-8087 (General DDS line). If it denies your claim twice, you move to the hearing offices above.

Judges in Colorado

The appeal path in Colorado

  1. Initial claim: decided by Disability Determination Services.
  2. Reconsideration: request it within 60 days of the denial. How it works.
  3. Hearing: before an administrative law judge at a Colorado hearing office. 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 hearing offices are in Colorado?

SSA lists 2 hearing offices in Colorado: Colorado Springs, Denver.

What is the disability hearing approval rate in Colorado?

Judges at Colorado hearing offices approved 52% of the cases they decided in FY 2026, compared with 58% nationally.

How many Social Security offices are in Colorado?

SSA lists 14 Social Security field offices in Colorado, in 14 cities.

Which Colorado hearing office is fastest?

In SSA's FY 2026 through July 31, 2026 report, the Denver office had the shortest average processing time in Colorado: 248 days (about 8.2 months).

Who decides disability claims in Colorado?

The Disability Determination Services (DDS) decides initial claims and reconsiderations; phone 1-800-332-8087. Hearings are held by SSA judges at the hearing offices listed on this page.