Social Security offices in North Carolina by city
Hearing offices in North Carolina
| Office | Address | Avg. wait | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | Suite 200, 2201 Coronation Boulevard, Charlotte 28227 (888) 397-4124 | 8.3 mo | 71% |
| Fayetteville | 2nd Floor, 150 Rowan Street, Fayetteville 28301 (888) 552-7169 | 8.9 mo | 65% |
| Greensboro | Suite 300, 101 South Edgeworth Street, Greensboro 27401 (866) 690-2091 | 8.8 mo | 65% |
| Raleigh | Suite 200, 3315 Poole Rd, Raleigh 27610 (866) 708-3174 | 8.6 mo | 61% |
North Carolina Disability Determination Services
The Disability Determination Services decides the medical part of your claim at the first two levels. Phone: 1-866-542-8113 (Claim status). If it denies your claim twice, you move to the hearing offices above.
Judges in North Carolina
The appeal path in North Carolina
- 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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina?
SSA lists 4 hearing offices in North Carolina: Charlotte, Fayetteville, Greensboro, Raleigh.
What is the disability hearing approval rate in North Carolina?
Judges at North Carolina hearing offices approved 65% of the cases they decided in FY 2026, compared with 58% nationally.
How many Social Security offices are in North Carolina?
SSA lists 36 Social Security field offices in North Carolina, in 36 cities.
Which North Carolina hearing office is fastest?
In SSA's FY 2026 through July 31, 2026 report, the Charlotte office had the shortest average processing time in North Carolina: 251 days (about 8.3 months).
Who decides disability claims in North Carolina?
The Disability Determination Services (DDS) decides initial claims and reconsiderations; phone 1-866-542-8113. Hearings are held by SSA judges at the hearing offices listed on this page.