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Social Security offices and disability appeals

Social Security Offices in Vermont

SSA has 3 field offices in Vermont. For disability appeals, Vermont 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 Vermont DDS How to appeal

Social Security offices in Vermont by city

CityAddressPhone
Burlington128 Lakeside Ave, Suite 107(877) 840-5776
Montpelier33 School St(877) 505-4542
Rutland246 West St(866) 690-1944

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

Vermont Disability Determination Services

The Disability Determination Services decides the medical part of your claim at the first two levels. Phone: 802-241-2463 (Professional relations / consultative exams). If it denies your claim twice, you move to the hearing offices above.

The appeal path in Vermont

  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 Vermont?

SSA lists 3 Social Security field offices in Vermont, in 3 cities.

Who decides disability claims in Vermont?

The Disability Determination Services (DDS) decides initial claims and reconsiderations; phone 802-241-2463. Hearings are held by SSA judges at the hearing offices listed on this page.