Overview: Virginia SSA Hearing Offices
Virginia’s disability appeals are processed through several Social Security Hearing Offices serving residents in Richmond, Norfolk, Roanoke, Charlottesville, and surrounding communities. These offices manage a variety of administrative responsibilities: confirming jurisdictional routing, reviewing electronic submissions, logging claimant communications, and preparing pre-hearing summaries for Administrative Law Judges.
This page brings together all essential contact details for SSA Hearing Offices in Virginia. Listings include addresses, phone numbers, hours of operation, standard and e-file fax lines, and the Field Offices that transfer cases to each OHO. Having accurate contact information helps ensure that claimants and representatives send evidence to the proper location before the hearing date.
Virginia SSA Hearing Offices
Below is the list of Virginia OHO hearing offices, sorted by city (A–Z).
Charlottesville Hearing Office
Address:
2nd Floor, 1470 Pantops Mountain Place
Charlottesville, VA 22911
Telephone: (866) 613-2969
Fax: (833) 659-0418
E-File Fax: (877) 390-2321
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Field Offices Served:
Maryland: Cumberland
Virginia: Charlottesville, Culpeper, Danville, Harrisonburg, Martinsville, South Boston, Staunton
West Virginia: Petersburg
Norfolk Hearing Office
Address:
3rd Floor, 5850 Lake Herbert Drive
Norfolk, VA 23502
Telephone: (866) 931-9167
Fax: (833) 659-0420
E-File Fax: (877) 871-1879
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Field Offices Served:
Maryland: Charlotte Hall, Salisbury
Virginia: Accomac, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach
Richmond Hearing Office
Address:
Suite 225, 1100 E. Main Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Telephone: (877) 405-3665
Fax: (833) 949-2150
E-File Fax: (877) 871-1880
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Field Offices Served:
Virginia: Chesterfield, Farmville, Fredericksburg, Lynchburg, Petersburg, Richmond (Downtown), Richmond (East)
Roanoke Hearing Office
Address:
Second Floor, Suite 200, 612 South Jefferson Street
Roanoke, VA 24011
Telephone: (866) 592-3548
Fax: (833) 659-0415
E-File Fax: (877) 871-1881
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Field Offices Served:
Virginia: Bristol, Covington, Roanoke, Wise, Wytheville
West Virginia: Bluefield
Virginia Hearing Tip: What to Do If You Forget Something While Testifying
If you forget a detail during your Virginia hearing, don’t panic. Simply tell the judge that you need a moment or that you don’t remember clearly. Judges prefer honest uncertainty to incorrect guesses. If you recall the information later in the hearing, you can politely tell the judge you’d like to clarify your earlier answer.
About Disability Advocates Group (DAG)
SSDI hearings can feel intense—especially when your health already makes daily life harder. Disability Advocates Group helps people across the country move from “stuck and overwhelmed” to “prepared and supported” at every stage of the disability process, including the hearing level.
Here’s how an SSDI lawyer at Disability Advocates Group can help in a Virginia hearing case:
- Build a clean, consistent record: We help organize medical evidence so the judge sees the full timeline—not scattered pieces.
- Strengthen appeals after denials: If SSA denied you initially or at reconsideration, we focus on what the prior decision missed and how to fix it.
- Request and track medical records: We work to collect the right treatment notes, testing, and opinion evidence—then make sure it’s submitted properly.
- Prepare you for testimony: We help you practice describing symptoms, limitations, and “bad days” in plain English—without guessing or minimizing.
- Represent you before an ALJ: We present your theory of the case, address weak spots, and respond to issues raised at the hearing.
- Handle vocational issues: If a vocational expert testifies, we’re prepared to challenge job assumptions when they don’t fit your real limitations.
- Stay on top of deadlines and updates: We monitor status changes, hearing notices, and evidence cutoffs so nothing falls through the cracks.
- Escalate when needed: If a case requires further review, we can pursue next steps—including federal court in appropriate cases.
Prefer to talk through your situation? Call 800-788-2095 for a free consultation—or take two minutes to use our screener.
FAQ: SSDI Hearings in Virginia
How should I prepare for an SSDI hearing in Virginia?
Bring a simple timeline of your conditions, treatments, and work attempts. Be ready to explain what you can’t do reliably—like attendance, pace, lifting, standing, focus, or stress tolerance—using real examples from normal days.
What happens if I submit evidence late before my SSDI hearing?
Late evidence can be risky. Some records may not be reviewed in time, and the judge may postpone the hearing or decline to consider certain items. A disability attorney can help you prioritize what matters and submit it correctly.
What should I do if I don’t understand a question while testifying at my SSDI hearing?
It’s okay to ask for clarification. You can say, “Could you repeat that?” or “Can you explain what you mean by that?” Judges generally prefer clear, accurate answers over rushed guesses.
Will a vocational expert be present at my Virginia SSDI hearing?
Often, yes. The vocational expert may list jobs they believe match your limitations. A skilled SSDI lawyer can point out when job assumptions don’t match your real restrictions (like needing extra breaks, missing work, or being off-task).
Do I need a disability lawyer for my SSDI hearing?
You’re not required to have one, but many people choose representation because hearings involve evidence rules, vocational testimony, and legal standards. A disability lawyer can help you present a clearer, stronger case.
Additional Resources
- How to Prepare for an SSDI Hearing — Practical steps to organize records, plan testimony, and avoid common mistakes before your hearing date.
- What Questions Are Asked at an SSDI Hearing — A plain-English guide to the kinds of questions judges ask and how to answer clearly.
- What to Expect From a Vocational Expert at an SSDI Hearing — Learn why vocational testimony matters and what to listen for when jobs are discussed.
Need Help with Your Virginia SSDI Hearing?
If you have an upcoming hearing—or you’ve already been denied and don’t know what to do next—Disability Advocates Group can help you get organized, get the right evidence in front of the judge, and feel prepared to testify.
Call 800-788-2095 for a free consultation, or use our free screener to see if you may qualify.