SSDI Appeals in Arizona
Your guide to filing an SSDI appeal in Arizona — ALJ hearing office, wait times, state resources, and step-by-step process.
ALJ Hearing Office
Phoenix ODAR and Tucson ODAR
Average Wait Time
13–17 months
State SSI Supplement
Arizona does not supplement federal SSI payments.
Denied in Arizona?
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Disability in Arizona
Approximately 12% of Arizona adults receive disability benefits.
Arizona has two ODAR offices — Phoenix and Tucson — serving different regions of the state. Arizona's disability approval rates are close to the national average. The state's growing population means caseloads have increased steadily.
Filing in Arizona
- Apply online at ssa.gov or visit a local Social Security office.
- Initial decision: Arizona DES Disability Determination Services handles initial applications.
- Reconsideration: File within 60 days of denial.
- ALJ Hearing: Phoenix ODAR serves Maricopa and northern Arizona; Tucson ODAR serves Pima and southern Arizona. Average wait: 13–17 months.
- Appeals Council and Federal Court (U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona) if needed.
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