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The Social Security Administration (SSA) is the federal organization that manages and regulates the two main disability benefit programs, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Applying for disability is the practically same in every state with occasional minor variations. This is page is an overview of Social Security Disability in West Virginia.
To find your local Social Security field office, Disability Determinations Services office, or an Office of Disability Adjudication and Review in West Virginia, click here.
Appeal Hearings in West Virginia
In West Virginia, the Charleston office has over a 10% approval rate more than the other two hearing offices, Huntington and Morgantown. There are a total of 26 Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) who serve and attend hearings in the three state offices. The people of West Virginia on average have a higher chance of denial compared to other states. Here is some information about West Virginia's hearing offices.
| West Virginia | National | |
| Avg. Hearing Wait Time | 17.0 Months | 14.9 Months |
| Average Processing Time | 533 Days | 461 Days |
| Cases Approved | 40% | 44% |
| Cases Denied | 44% | 38% |
| Cases Dismissed | 16% | 18% |
West Virginia State Supplements for SSI
Generally most states in the United States offer an additional state supplemental benefit to those who are receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to compensate for the living costs within that state. However, West Virginia is one of the few states that does not offer a state supplement. The maximum benefit amount an SSI recipient of West Virginia could receive is $733 per month (the federal benefit amount).
State Statistics
Provided below are some statistics about West Virginia from the Social Security Administration's latest state annual report.
| Resident Population | 1,152,585 |
| Percentage of Population on SSI | 4.3% |
| Percentage of Population on SSDI | 8.9% |
| Average Monthly SSI Payment | $510.77 |
| Average Monthly SSDI Payment | $1,107.09 |
West Virginia Vocational Rehabilitation Services
The Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VR) of West Virginia offers employment services to people who are suffering from disabling conditions. These services include job placement, career development, life management, and much more. Recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) are automatically eligible for VR services. To find your local Vocational Rehabilitation office, check out our West Virginia VR Offices page or contact the administrative office below.
West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services
107 Capitol Street
Charleston, WV 25301-2609
1-800-642-8207
Social Security Field Offices, DDS & ODAR
The Social Security Administration serves the disabled residents of West Virginia with 16 Social Security Field Offices, 1 Disability Determination Service offices and 3 Offices of Disability Adjudication and Review.
Please contact one of the offices below if you need assistance in filing for disability, checking your application status, or have any questions regarding the Social Security Disability process.
West Virginia Social Security Field Offices
Beckley Office307 Beckley Crossing |
Bluefield Office3014 E Cumberland Road |
Charleston Office500 Quarrier Street |
Clarksburg Office320 W Pike St |
Elkins Office300 Third Street |
Fairmont Office9039 Middletown Mall |
Huntington Office301 9th Street |
Logan Office1103 George Kostas Dr |
Martinsburg Office400 Foxcroft Avenue |
Morgantown Office5000 Greenbag Rd |
Parkersburg Office425 Juliana Street |
Petersburg Office207 North Main St |
St Albans Office49 Olde Main Plaza |
Welch Office50 Mcdowell Street |
Wheeling Office123 16th Street |
Williamson Office146 East First Ave |
West Virginia Office of Disability Determination Services
Disability Determination Services
1206 Quarrier Street
Charleston, WV 25301
Phone: 304-766-4600
West Virginia Offices of Disability Adjudication and Review
SSA Office of Disability Adjudication and Review
Suite 100
500 Quarrier Street
Charleston, WV 25301
Telephone: (888) 527-9325
Fax: (304) 344-3359
eFile Fax: (877) 871-1882
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Servicing the following Social Security Field Offices:
WEST VIRGINIA: Beckley, Charleston, Logan, Parkersburg, St. Albans, Williamson, and KENTUCKY: Ashland
SSA Office of Disability Adjudication and Review
2nd Floor Annex
301 9th Street
Huntington, WV 25701
Telephone: (866) 592-1607
Fax: (304) 529-5066
eFile Fax: (877) 871-1883
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Servicing the following Social Security Field Offices:
KENTUCKY: Pikeville, Prestonsburg, and WEST VIRGINIA: Huntington
SSA Office of Disability Adjudication and Review
6 Suburban Court
Chestnut Ridge Road
Morgantown, WV 26505
Telephone: (877) 405-9197
Fax: (304) 285-4326
eFile Fax: (877) 871-1884
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Servicing the following Social Security Field Offices: