Social Security offices in Indiana by city
Hearing offices in Indiana
| Office | Address | Avg. wait | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evansville | Old Post Office, 2nd & 3rd Floors, 100 NW Second Street, Evansville 47708 (855) 863-3559 | 7.3 mo | 55% |
| Fort Wayne | 6511 Brotherhood Way, Fort Wayne 46825 (866) 770-1735 | 8.4 mo | 60% |
| Indianapolis | 101 W Ohio St, Ste. 1010, Indianapolis 46204-1523 (866) 931-4820 | 7.7 mo | 64% |
| Valparaiso | 1250 Eastport Centre Drive, Valparaiso 46383 (866) 873-1269 | 8.1 mo | 56% |
Indiana Disability Determination Services
The Indiana Disability Determination Bureau decides the medical part of your claim at the first two levels. Phone: 800-622-4968 (General DDS line). If it denies your claim twice, you move to the hearing offices above.
Judges in Indiana
The appeal path in Indiana
- Initial claim: decided by Indiana Disability Determination Bureau.
- Reconsideration: request it within 60 days of the denial. How it works.
- Hearing: before an administrative law judge at a Indiana 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 Indiana?
SSA lists 4 hearing offices in Indiana: Evansville, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Valparaiso.
What is the disability hearing approval rate in Indiana?
Judges at Indiana hearing offices approved 60% of the cases they decided in FY 2026, compared with 58% nationally.
How many Social Security offices are in Indiana?
SSA lists 26 Social Security field offices in Indiana, in 24 cities.
Which Indiana hearing office is fastest?
In SSA's FY 2026 through July 31, 2026 report, the Evansville office had the shortest average processing time in Indiana: 222 days (about 7.3 months).
Who decides disability claims in Indiana?
The Indiana Disability Determination Bureau (DDS) decides initial claims and reconsiderations; phone 800-622-4968. Hearings are held by SSA judges at the hearing offices listed on this page.