Cherry Hill, NJSocial Security Office

As your local Social Security service center, the Cherry Hill office manages a significant portion of the region's financial support, distributing $195 million in monthly benefits. With 13,930 disabled-worker beneficiaries, the office handles 13% of its total population of 103,735 beneficiaries. This office is a vital resource for residents in high-density areas like 08081 and 08021, where thousands of individuals rely on these services for their long-term financial stability.

You can visit this office to file your initial SSDI application, drop off medical records, verify your identity, or update your direct deposit information. This office does not decide the outcome of your disability claim; that responsibility lies with the state DDS. If your claim requires a hearing, that process occurs at a separate office location. You should schedule an appointment in advance to minimize your wait time.

Bring a valid government-issued photo ID and a detailed 15-year work history to your appointment. You should also provide a comprehensive list of all treating providers with their current addresses, recent medical records, and a list of your current medications. If you have received any prior denial notices, bring those documents as well. Expect your interview with a claims representative to last between 45 and 90 minutes.

Avoid common pitfalls such as submitting an incomplete work history or failing to include recent medical records from all your treating physicians. You should also ensure you mention all your health conditions, as omitting them can be critical to your claim. Never sign any forms without reading them thoroughly, as inaccuracies can lead to unnecessary delays in your application process.

Many people apply on their own and only seek legal help after receiving a denial. However, working with an attorney during the initial application stage ensures that your evidence is organized correctly from the start. A qualified professional can help you understand your options and avoid mistakes that might jeopardize your case later. An attorney can help you prepare your application.

About two-thirds of initial SSDI applications nationwide are denied. If yours is, your case moves to a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge at one of the regional hearing offices that handles appeals from Cherry Hill. The Cherry Hill field office holds your file at every appeal stage, but the substantive decisions happen further up the chain.