Social Security offices in Delaware by city
| City | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Dover | 655 S Bay Rd, Suite 3j | (877) 701-2141 |
| Georgetown | 17 Georgetown Plz | (866) 864-1803 |
| New Castle | 920 W Basin Road, Suite 200 | (866) 667-7221 |
Hearing offices in Delaware
| Office | Address | Avg. wait | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | Blue Hen Corporate Center, 655 S. Bay Road, Suite 3i, Dover 19901 (877) 405-3671 | 8.1 mo | 59% |
Delaware Disability Determination Services
The Disability Determination Services decides the medical part of your claim at the first two levels. Phone: 866-778-5364 (General DDS line). If it denies your claim twice, you move to the hearing offices above.
Judges in Delaware
The appeal path in Delaware
- Initial claim: decided by Disability Determination Services.
- Reconsideration: request it within 60 days of the denial. How it works.
- Hearing: before an administrative law judge at a Delaware hearing office. What to expect.
- 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 Delaware?
SSA lists 1 hearing office in Delaware: Dover.
What is the disability hearing approval rate in Delaware?
Judges at Delaware hearing offices approved 59% of the cases they decided in FY 2026, compared with 58% nationally.
How many Social Security offices are in Delaware?
SSA lists 3 Social Security field offices in Delaware, in 3 cities.
Which Delaware hearing office is fastest?
In SSA's FY 2026 through July 31, 2026 report, the Dover office had the shortest average processing time in Delaware: 247 days (about 8.1 months).
Who decides disability claims in Delaware?
The Disability Determination Services (DDS) decides initial claims and reconsiderations; phone 866-778-5364. Hearings are held by SSA judges at the hearing offices listed on this page.