Social Security offices in Kentucky by city
Hearing offices in Kentucky
| Office | Address | Avg. wait | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | Suite 210, 2241 Buena Vista Road, Lexington 40505-9901 (866) 783-7301 | 7.6 mo | 50% |
| Louisville | Gene Snyder U.S. Courthouse, 601 W. Broadway, Suite 300, Louisville 40202 (866) 755-0197 | 8.4 mo | 53% |
| Middlesboro | 12 Tech Park Drive, Middlesboro 40965 (877) 600-2851 | 8.2 mo | 42% |
| Paducah | Suite 200, 4730 Village Square Drive, Paducah 42001 (866) 964-2041 | 7.6 mo | 61% |
Kentucky Disability Determination Services
The Kentucky Disability Determination Services decides the medical part of your claim at the first two levels. Phone: 502-595-4404 (Professional relations / consultative exams). If it denies your claim twice, you move to the hearing offices above.
Judges in Kentucky
The appeal path in Kentucky
- Initial claim: decided by Kentucky Disability Determination Services.
- Reconsideration: request it within 60 days of the denial. How it works.
- Hearing: before an administrative law judge at a Kentucky 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 Kentucky?
SSA lists 4 hearing offices in Kentucky: Lexington, Louisville, Middlesboro, Paducah.
What is the disability hearing approval rate in Kentucky?
Judges at Kentucky hearing offices approved 51% of the cases they decided in FY 2026, compared with 58% nationally.
How many Social Security offices are in Kentucky?
SSA lists 25 Social Security field offices in Kentucky, in 24 cities.
Which Kentucky hearing office is fastest?
In SSA's FY 2026 through July 31, 2026 report, the Paducah office had the shortest average processing time in Kentucky: 231 days (about 7.6 months).
Who decides disability claims in Kentucky?
The Kentucky Disability Determination Services (DDS) decides initial claims and reconsiderations; phone 502-595-4404. Hearings are held by SSA judges at the hearing offices listed on this page.