How To Apply for Disability in Oregon
Oregon's Social Security Disability resources and helpful information.
To find your local Social Security field office, Disability Determinations Services office, or an Office of Disability Adjudication and Review in Oregon, click here.
File for Disability in Oregon
There are three ways to initially file for Social Security Disability benefits from the SSA (Social Security Administration). You can apply:
- Online at ssa.gov.
- By calling the SSA's toll-free customer service line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).
- By visiting your nearby Social Security field office.
State Statistics
The following information is about Oregon's Social Security Disability process.
Resident Population | 2,465,064 |
Percentage of Population on SSI | 2.1% |
Percentage of Population on SSDI | 4.7% |
Average Monthly SSI Payment | $514.01 |
Average Monthly SSDI Payment | $1,098.68 |
Appeal Hearings
Oregon has two disability hearings offices as well as 19 administrative law judges (ALJs). If you live in Oregon and your case for disability benefits was denied at the request for reconsideration level, you will have the option to appeal that decision in front of a ALJ.
Oregon | National | |
Avg. Hearing Wait Time | 15.5 Months | 14.8 Months |
Average Processing Time | 502 Days | 490 Days |
Cases Approved | 38% | 43% |
Cases Denied | 43% | 37% |
Cases Dismissed | 20% | 19% |
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
The Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VR) of Oregon assists its citizens who are disabled with their employment needs. Find your local Vocational Rehabilitation office by contacting the Department below.
Oregon Department of Human Services
500 Summer St. NE
Salem, OR 97301
dhs.webfeedback@state.or.us
http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/Offices/Pages/Vocational-Rehabilitation.aspx
Social Security Field Offices, DDS & ODAR
Oregon is home to 16 Social Security Field Offices, 1 Office of Disability Determination Services and 2 Offices of Disability Adjudication and review. These offices provide assistance to the residents who are looking to receive Social Security disability benefits.
If you have any questions regarding the Social Security Disability application process or want to know the status of your application, please contact your relevant office below.
Oregon Social Security Field Offices
Albany Office1055 Bain St Se |
Astoria Office115 W Bond St |
Beaverton Office11975 Sw 2nd St |
Bend Office336 Sw Cyber Dr |
Eugene Office2504 Oakmont Way |
La Grande Office2205 Cove Ave |
Medford Office3501 Excel Dr Ste 101 |
North Bend Office3661 Broadway |
Ontario Office908 Se 5th Avenue |
Oregon City Office194 Beverly Drive |
Pendleton Office325 Se Byers Ave |
Portland Office17925 Se Division St |
Portland Office1538 Sw Yamhill St |
Roseburg Office1730 Nw Hughwood Ave |
Salem Office1750 Mcgilchrist St Se Ste 110 |
The Dalles Office401 E 3rd St Ste 110 |
Oregon Disability Determination Services
Salem Office of Disability Determination Services
3150 Lancaster Drive, NE
Salem, OR 97305-1350
Phone: 503-986-5100
800-452-2147
Oregon Offices of Disability Adjudication and Review
Eugene Office of Disability Adjudication and Review
Suite 201
211 E. 7th Avenue
Eugene, OR 97401
Telephone: (866) 964-7044
Fax: (541) 465-6415
eFile Fax: (877) 714-3613
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Services the following Social Security Field Offices:
OREGON: Chiloquin, Christmas Valley, I-5 Corridor from Albany to Weed, CA, Klamath Falls, La Pine, Lakeview, Madras, Medford, Oregon Coast from Depoe Bay to Gold Beach, Prineville, Redmond, Sisters
Portland Office of Disability Adjudication and Review
4th Floor
333 SW 1st Avenue
Portland, OR 97204
Telephone: (866) 964-6291
Fax: (503) 326-3062
eFile Fax: (877) 714-3616
Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Services the following Social Security Field Offices: