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SSDI Appeals in Virginia

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

ALJ Hearing Office
Falls Church ODAR, Roanoke ODAR, Norfolk ODAR
Average Wait Time
13–17 months
State SSI Supplement
Virginia provides a small state supplement to SSI recipients.
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Disability in Virginia

Approximately 11% of Virginia adults receive disability benefits.

Virginia is notable as the location of the SSA's national Appeals Council in Falls Church. Three ODAR offices handle ALJ hearings throughout the state. Virginia has below-average disability rates, partly due to strong federal employment and defense industry presence.

Filing in Virginia

  1. Apply online at ssa.gov.
  2. Initial decision: Virginia DRS Disability Determination Services processes initial applications.
  3. Reconsideration: File within 60 days of denial.
  4. ALJ Hearing: Falls Church (Northern VA), Roanoke (western VA), or Norfolk (Hampton Roads area) ODAR. Average wait: 13–17 months.
  5. Appeals Council: Located in Falls Church, VA — handles appeals from all 50 states.
  6. Federal Court: U.S. District Courts for the Eastern or Western District of Virginia.

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