Social Security offices in Virginia by city
Hearing offices in Virginia
| Office | Address | Avg. wait | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | 2nd Floor, 1470 Pantops Mountain Place, Charlottesville 22911 (866) 613-2969 | 8.5 mo | 42% |
| Falls Church | 3rd Floor, 1227 25th Street N.W., Falls Church 20037 (877) 229-3532 | — | 33% |
| Norfolk | 3rd Floor, 5850 Lake Herbert Drive, Norfolk 23502 (866) 931-9167 | 9.3 mo | 55% |
| Richmond | Suite 225, 1100 E. Main Street, Richmond 23219 (877) 405-3665 | 8.6 mo | 45% |
| Roanoke | Second Floor, Suite 200, 612 South Jefferson Street, Roanoke 24011 (866) 592-3548 | 8.3 mo | 54% |
Virginia Disability Determination Services
The Disability Determination Services decides the medical part of your claim at the first two levels. Phone: 703-934-7408 (Professional relations / consultative exams). If it denies your claim twice, you move to the hearing offices above.
Judges in Virginia
The appeal path in Virginia
- 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 Virginia 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 Virginia?
SSA lists 5 hearing offices in Virginia: Charlottesville, Falls Church, Norfolk, Richmond, Roanoke.
What is the disability hearing approval rate in Virginia?
Judges at Virginia hearing offices approved 48% of the cases they decided in FY 2026, compared with 58% nationally.
How many Social Security offices are in Virginia?
SSA lists 30 Social Security field offices in Virginia, in 30 cities.
Which Virginia hearing office is fastest?
In SSA's FY 2026 through July 31, 2026 report, the Roanoke office had the shortest average processing time in Virginia: 252 days (about 8.3 months).
Who decides disability claims in Virginia?
The Disability Determination Services (DDS) decides initial claims and reconsiderations; phone 703-934-7408. Hearings are held by SSA judges at the hearing offices listed on this page.