SSA Office of Hearings Operations · Office Code X73
Washington, DC Hearing Office
Where Is the Washington, DC Hearing Office, and Who Does It Serve?
The Washington, DC Hearing Office is part of SSA's Office of Hearings Operations, at 3rd Floor, 1227 25th Street N.W., Washington, D.C., 20037, 9040, London, DC 40742-9530, phone (866) 414-6259. It hears appeals for people served by 10 Social Security field offices in DC, MD and VA. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m..
- Field offices served
- 10
- Phone
- (866) 414-6259
- Hours
- 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Address and Contact
3rd Floor, 1227 25th Street N.W., Washington, D.C., 20037, 9040
London, DC 40742-9530
Call (866) 414-6259 for the Washington, DC Hearing OfficeDirections
Fax: (833) 949-2152
From SSA's Hearing Office Locator, checked October 6, 2026. Hearings may also be held by phone or video, or at other sites.
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Social Security Offices It Serves
- Anacostia Social Security Office
- DC Downtown/D Street, DC
- Postal Plaza Social Security Office
- Camp Springs Social Security Office
- Greenbelt Social Security Office
- Rockville Social Security Office
- Silver Spring Social Security Office
- Alexandria Social Security Office
- Manassas Social Security Office
- Reston Social Security Office
As listed in SSA's Hearing Office Locator. Offices SSA has renamed or closed are shown by name without a link.
How a Case Reaches This Office
Disability and other benefit appeals start with a reconsideration. If that's denied, you can ask for a hearing before an administrative law judge, and the case goes to the hearing office that serves your field office. Hearing Offices and Appeals explains each step.
Other Hearing Offices Nearby
- Baltimore, MD National Hearing Centerabout 33 miles
- Baltimore, MD Hearing Officeabout 36 miles
- Dover, DE Hearing Officeabout 84 miles
- Harrisburg, PA Hearing Officeabout 94 miles
Washington, DC Hearing Office: Questions and Answers
Which Social Security Offices Does the Washington, DC Hearing Office Serve?
SSA lists Anacostia, DC Downtown/D Street, Postal Plaza, Camp Springs, Greenbelt, Rockville, Silver Spring, Alexandria, Manassas and Reston.
How Do You Request a Hearing?
SSA gives you 60 days after you receive the decision you're appealing to ask for a hearing. You can request it online, by mail with SSA's forms, or by calling or writing to your local Social Security office. SSA then sends the request to a hearing office.
What Is the Phone Number for the Washington, DC Hearing Office?
SSA lists (866) 414-6259, and (833) 949-2152 as the fax number. For general questions, SSA's national number is 1-800-772-1213.
What Is the Nearest Other Hearing Office?
The Baltimore, MD National Hearing Center, about 33 miles away.