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SSDI Appeals in Arkansas

Your guide to filing an SSDI appeal in Arkansas — ALJ hearing office, wait times, state resources, and step-by-step process.

ALJ Hearing Office
Little Rock ODAR
Average Wait Time
14–18 months
State SSI Supplement
Arkansas does not supplement federal SSI payments.
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Disability in Arkansas

Approximately 16% of Arkansas adults receive disability benefits — among the highest in the nation.

Arkansas has one of the highest disability rates in the country, driven by high rates of physically demanding occupational histories, chronic health conditions, and an older rural population. The Little Rock ODAR handles ALJ hearings for the state.

Filing in Arkansas

  1. Apply online at ssa.gov or visit a local Social Security office.
  2. Initial decision: Arkansas DHS Disability Determination for Veterans (DDV) processes initial applications.
  3. Reconsideration: File within 60 days of denial.
  4. ALJ Hearing: Little Rock ODAR. Average wait: 14–18 months.
  5. Appeals Council and Federal Court (U.S. District Court for the Eastern or Western District of Arkansas) if needed.

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