Address, phone and hours
| Address | Central Mall, Suite 475, 5111 Rogers Avenue Fort Smith, AR 72903-2034 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (877) 348-7549 |
| Fax | (833) 302-0018 |
| eFile fax | (877) 559-1921 |
| Mailing address | PO Box 8926, London, KY 40742-9513 |
| Hours | 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
This office holds hearings before administrative law judges. It does not issue Social Security cards or take new benefit applications: for that, visit your local Social Security field office in Arkansas.
How long is the wait at the Fort Smith hearing office?
SSA measures average processing time as the number of days from the hearing request to the final disposition, for all cases completed at each hearing office in the reporting period. The national figure shown here is the average across offices weighted by their dispositions. At Fort Smith Hearing Office it is currently close to the national average. Your own case can move faster or slower depending on when you filed, whether more medical evidence is needed and the judge's calendar. See how every office compares in hearing wait times by office.
Judges at the Fort Smith hearing office and approval rates
These are the administrative law judges (ALJs) listed for Fort Smith Hearing Office in SSA's FY 2026 disposition data. The approval rate is the share of decisions that were fully or partially favorable; dismissals are not counted as decisions. The office average was 61%, against 58% nationally.
| Judge | Decisions | Approved | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Jones | 423 | 56% | |
| Elisabeth McGee | 376 | 66% | |
| David Romeo | 26 | 54% |
Which field offices send cases to Fort Smith Hearing Office?
According to SSA, Fort Smith Hearing Office handles hearings for people served by these Social Security field offices:
ARKANSAS: Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Harrison, Mountain Home, Poteau, Russellville
If your local office is not listed, your hearing is handled elsewhere: check the Arkansas hearing offices.
How to request a hearing at this office
- Your claim must first be denied at reconsideration.
- Request the hearing within 60 days of receiving the reconsideration denial (SSA presumes you received it 5 days after the date on the letter), online at ssa.gov or with form HA-501.
- The hearing office acknowledges your request and sends a notice about the ways to attend: in person, by video or by phone.
- You receive the Notice of Hearing at least 75 days before the hearing date.
- Send any remaining evidence at least 5 business days before the hearing. What happens at the hearing.
The previous decisions in Arkansas are made by the Disability Determinations for SSA. Full walkthrough: how to appeal a disability denial and what happens at the hearing.
Frequently asked questions
What is the phone number of the Fort Smith hearing office?
The Fort Smith Hearing Office phone number is (877) 348-7549. Fax: (833) 302-0018.
Where is the Fort Smith Social Security hearing office?
Fort Smith Hearing Office is located at Central Mall, Suite 475, 5111 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72903-2034.
How long is the wait for a disability hearing in Fort Smith?
According to SSA data for FY 2026 through July 31, 2026, the average processing time at Fort Smith Hearing Office is 273 days (about 9.0 months), close to the national average of 261 days.
What is the approval rate at the Fort Smith hearing office?
In FY 2026, judges at Fort Smith Hearing Office approved 61% of the cases they decided (fully or partially favorable), versus 58% nationally.
Can I have my hearing by phone or video?
Yes. SSA offers hearings in person, by agency video, by online video (Microsoft Teams, only if you agree on form HA-56) and by phone. You can tell the hearing office which option you prefer.
Is this the same as the Arkansas DDS?
No. The Disability Determinations for SSA (DDS) makes the initial and reconsideration decisions. The hearing office handles the next step, the hearing before an administrative law judge.