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Social Security Offices in South Dakota

SSA has 6 field offices in South Dakota. For disability appeals, South Dakota has no SSA hearing office of its own; hearings are assigned to an office in a neighboring area or held by video or phone. Initial claims and reconsiderations are decided by the Disability Determination Services.

Offices by city South Dakota DDS How to appeal

Social Security offices in South Dakota by city

CityAddressPhone
Aberdeen115 4th Ave SE, Room 111 Federal Bldg(855) 278-4196
Huron200 4th Street SW, Room 105 Federal Bldg(866) 563-4604
Rapid City2200 North Maple Ave, Ste 301(866) 964-7416
Sioux Falls5021 S Nevada Ave(877) 274-5421
Watertown514 Jenson Ave SE, (888) 737-1763
Yankton1818 Broadway Ave, Suite 2(877) 405-3522

Addresses, phones and hours from SSA's official field office file.

South Dakota Disability Determination Services

The Disability Determination Services decides the medical part of your claim at the first two levels. Phone: 800-658-2272 (Professional relations / consultative exams). If it denies your claim twice, you move to the hearing offices above.

The appeal path in South Dakota

  1. Initial claim: decided by Disability Determination Services.
  2. Reconsideration: request it within 60 days of the denial. How it works.
  3. Hearing: before an administrative law judge. What to expect.
  4. 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 offices are in South Dakota?

SSA lists 6 Social Security field offices in South Dakota, in 6 cities.

Who decides disability claims in South Dakota?

The Disability Determination Services (DDS) decides initial claims and reconsiderations; phone 800-658-2272. Hearings are held by SSA judges at the hearing offices listed on this page.