How To Apply for Disability in Colorado

Information and Resources about Social Security Disability in the state of Colorado.

To find your local Social Security field office, Disability Determinations Services office, or an Office of Disability Adjudication and Review in Colorado, click here.
 

File for Disability in Colorado

Social Security Disability benefits are provided by the federal organization known as the Social Security Administration (SSA). This means no matter which state an individual lives in, applying for disability benefits is achieved through the same methods. Currently there are three different ways to file a claim for disability benefits.

• Online: You can apply on the internet at ssa.gov.
• Telephone: You can apply by calling the SSA's toll-free customer service at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778)
• In-person: You can apply directly at your local Social Security field office.

State Statistics

The information below is related to Social Security Disability in Colorado.

Appeal Hearings

If an individual applies in the state of Colorado and is denied at the request for reconsideration level, he or she may file an appeal against the decision and will have to attend a court hearing in front of one of the 22 administrative law judges (ALJs) within the state. At the moment, Colorado has only 2 hearing offices where hearings can be held. Colorado's general hearing statistics are very close to the national averages.

Vocational Rehabilitation Services

The Colorado Office of Community Access & Independence is the department responsible for running the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. Any disabled citizen can apply for employment assistance to help them prepare for, find, and obtain a job. Keep in mind that the VR will aid the individuals who need the help the most first which means it is important to schedule an appointment as soon as possible if one desires the VR's assistance. Find and contact your local VR office by visiting our VR Offices page or call the Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation below.
 

Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

Administrative Office
1575 Sherman St, 4th Floor
Denver, CO 80203
Phone:
303.866.4150
866.870.4595
Fax:
303.866.4905
303.866.4908

Social Security Field Offices, DDS & ODAR

The residents of Colorado can receive assistance with Social Security Disability through the 17 Social Security Field Offices, 1 Disability Determination Service offices and 2 Offices of Disability Adjudication and Review.

If you need assistance during the Social Security Disability application process, please contact your relevant disability office listed below for help.

Colorado Social Security Field Offices

Colorado Disability Determination Services

Aurora Office of Disability Determination Services

2530 South Parker Road
Aurora CO, 80014-1641
Phone: 303-368-4100
 

Colorado Offices of Disability Adjudication and Review

Colorado Springs Office of Disability Adjudication and Review

Plaza of the Rockies, North Tower
111 S. Tejon Street, Suite 401
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Telephone: (888) 844-8269
Fax: (719) 634-1735
eFile Fax: (877) 389-4219
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Services the following Social Security Field Offices:

COLORADO: Alamosa, Canon City, Colorado Springs, Durango, Glenwood Springs, Grand Junction, La Junta, Montrose, Pueblo, Trinidad

Denver Office of Disability Adjudication and Review

Suite 752
1244 Speer Boulevard
Denver, CO 80204-3584
Telephone: (888) 383-8889
Fax: (303) 844-5817
eFile Fax: (877) 389-4221
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Services the following Social Security Field Offices:

COLORADO: Aurora, Boulder, Denver, Fort Collins, Greeley, Lakewood, Littleton