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Social Security Offices in Washington

SSA has 22 field offices in Washington. For disability appeals, there are3 SSA hearing offices (Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma). Judges there approved 61% of decided cases in FY 2026 (national: 58%). Initial claims and reconsiderations are decided by the Division of Disability Determination Services.

Social Security offices in Washington by city

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

Hearing offices in Washington

OfficeAddressAvg. waitApproval rate
SeattleYesler Building, Suite 500, 300 5th Avenue, Seattle 98104-3389
(888) 366-6144
10.8 mo55%
SpokaneSuite 200, 714 N Iron Bridge Way, Spokane 99202-4929
(888) 253-3903
9.6 mo69%
TacomaSuite 200, 2413 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma 98402
(888) 208-4640
8.4 mo58%

Average processing time from SSA's FY 2026 through July 31, 2026 report. Approval rate: fully + partially favorable decisions, FY 2026.

Washington Disability Determination Services

The Division of Disability Determination Services decides the medical part of your claim at the first two levels. Phone: 1-800-562-6074 (Professional relations / consultative exams). If it denies your claim twice, you move to the hearing offices above.

Judges in Washington

The appeal path in Washington

  1. Initial claim: decided by Division of Disability Determination Services.
  2. Reconsideration: request it within 60 days of the denial. How it works.
  3. Hearing: before an administrative law judge at a Washington hearing office. 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 hearing offices are in Washington?

SSA lists 3 hearing offices in Washington: Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma.

What is the disability hearing approval rate in Washington?

Judges at Washington hearing offices approved 61% of the cases they decided in FY 2026, compared with 58% nationally.

How many Social Security offices are in Washington?

SSA lists 22 Social Security field offices in Washington, in 21 cities.

Which Washington hearing office is fastest?

In SSA's FY 2026 through July 31, 2026 report, the Tacoma office had the shortest average processing time in Washington: 254 days (about 8.4 months).

Who decides disability claims in Washington?

The Division of Disability Determination Services (DDS) decides initial claims and reconsiderations; phone 1-800-562-6074. Hearings are held by SSA judges at the hearing offices listed on this page.