Address, phone & hours
Your local SSA service center
As your local Social Security service center, the Huntington office manages a significant portion of the region's financial support, distributing $73 million in monthly benefits. With 44,800 total beneficiaries served, this location handles 9.4% of all Social Security recipients in West Virginia. The caseload is diverse, with 7,455 disabled-worker beneficiaries and a large retired-worker population that accounts for 62% of the total local mix.
You can visit this office to file initial SSDI applications, drop off essential medical records, verify your identity, or update your direct deposit information. This office does not make final disability determinations or conduct hearings. If your case reaches the hearing stage, you will be directed to a separate office. While walk-ins are accepted, scheduling an appointment in advance can help reduce your wait time.
Who this office serves
Beneficiaries in this service area receive an estimated $72,919k in Social Security benefits each month.
Before you visit
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID and a comprehensive 15-year work history to your appointment. You should also provide a complete list of your treating physicians with their contact information, recent medical records, and a current list of all medications. If you have received any prior denial notices, bring those documents as well.
Avoid submitting an incomplete work history or failing to include recent medical records from all your treating providers. Many applicants also forget to mention mental health conditions, which are just as important as physical impairments for your claim. Always read every form thoroughly before signing, as errors can lead to unnecessary processing delays.
Working while you apply? Check how much you can earn on SSDI this year — SSA's earnings limit is the first thing it looks at.
Was your claim denied? Decode the letter — what the sentence means, what to file, and by when.
Should you bring an attorney?
Applying for benefits can feel like a simple administrative task, but the evidence you provide at this stage forms the foundation of your entire case. Most people who apply without legal guidance find themselves facing a denial and a difficult appeals process later. An attorney can help you understand your options and ensure your application is as strong as possible from day one.
Approval rates change with a lawyer
Source: U.S. Government Accountability Office, GAO-18-37. The 3× gap is a population-wide average across all judges; individual outcomes vary.
If your SSDI claim moves to a hearing
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 Huntington. The Huntington field office holds your file at every appeal stage, but the substantive decisions happen further up the chain.
Frequently asked questions
While the Huntington office accepts walk-ins, scheduling an appointment is recommended to ensure you are seen in a timely manner. You can use the phone button below to contact the office and confirm their current appointment availability.
Yes, you can file your initial SSDI application online through the official Social Security website. However, if you prefer to speak with someone in person or need to submit physical documentation, visiting the Huntington office remains a viable option.
If you miss your scheduled appointment at the Huntington office, you should contact them as soon as possible to reschedule. Missing an appointment can delay your application, so it is important to communicate any changes to your plans immediately.
You should bring your photo ID, a 15-year work history, a list of all your doctors with their addresses, recent medical records, and any previous denial letters. Having these documents ready helps the staff at Huntington process your request more efficiently.