If you live in Washington, D.C., and your ability to work has been hindered, or has been completely prevented due to a medical condition, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits in our nation’s capital.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) oversees disability benefits applications as well as reviews application’s supporting documentation and evidence.
Social Security Disability Benefits In Washington, D.C.
The United States of America’s SSD benefits program is one of the largest federal programs that helps individuals with disabilities. Given that this program is federal, SSD benefits are available in every state.
In order to be considered an eligible recipient of these benefits, it is important that you either visit or contact your local Social Security field office so that you can speak with a representative about submitting your claim as well as your supporting evidence.
You can start your claim online at www.ssa.gov, by calling 1-800-772-1213, or by speaking with a representative at your local field office. There is one Social Security field office in Washington, D.C. This office is located in downtown D.C. at the following address:
Washington, D.C.’s Social Security Field Office
1300 D Street SW
Washington, DC 20024
Phone: 1-800-772-1213
This office is easily accessible via Metro (closest stations are the Smithsonian and L’Efant Plaza), as well as via car—contingent on paying for parking.
Washington, D.C. Disability Statistics
According to data published on the CDC’s website, 22.2 percent of adults living in Washington, D.C. reported having a disability in 2020. And, in 2021, an average of 48.4 percent of disability benefits applications in D.C. were approved, compared to the national average of 53.9 percent.
Typically, disability applicants who reach the hearing level of the application process are more likely to be awarded disability benefits.
Help Filing for Disability Benefits in Washington, D.C.
Now, you may be thinking that, since you are unable to work, you automatically qualify for Social Security disability benefits. Unfortunately, it is not always that simple.
As such, if you are thinking about applying for disability benefits in D.C., you should consider speaking with a Social Security attorney. In doing so, you can ask your attorney to help you file your D.C. disability claim which gives you a much better chance at winning your entitlements to disability benefits.
While you may be lucky in terms of having your claim approved in its initial application stage, this is unfortunately not typically the case. If you are someone who has had their initial disability application denied, you can decide whether you would like to pursue an appeals hearing.
If you choose to pursue an appeals hearing, your disability attorney will likely work extremely hard to help ensure they do everything they can in order to help you win your appeal, so you can finally receive the disability benefits you deserve.
Next Steps
Ultimately, claimants who are represented by an attorney are generally more likely to have their claim approved and thereby be awarded monthly disability benefits. And, these benefits can help cover medical expenses as well as the basic costs of living.
So, if you are a resident of Washington, D.C., and your medical issues keep you from working, consulting with a disability lawyer to determine how to proceed with your claim is a good idea.
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