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Your local SSA service center
As your local SSA service center, Wilshire Center handles a caseload where 8% of beneficiaries are disabled workers. This office oversees 10 ZIP codes, including high-volume areas like 90019 and 90004, facilitating $48 million in monthly benefits for the local community. Because this catchment area skews heavily toward retirement, the staff is accustomed to a wide range of benefit inquiries beyond disability applications.
You can visit Wilshire Center to file an initial SSDI application, drop off medical evidence, or verify your identity for benefit updates. Please note that this office does not make the final decision on your disability claim, as that responsibility lies with the state DDS. Furthermore, any necessary administrative hearings will be conducted at a separate office location. It is recommended that you contact this office using the phone button below to confirm if an appointment is required for your specific needs.
Who this office serves
Beneficiaries in this service area receive an estimated $48,121k in Social Security benefits each month.
Before you visit
When you visit Wilshire Center, bring a valid government-issued photo ID and a detailed work history. You should also provide a comprehensive list of your treating providers, including their names and addresses, along with your most recent medical records and a current list of medications. If you have received any prior denial notices, bring those documents as well. An attorney can help you prepare these documents to ensure your initial filing is accurate.
You may delay your benefits by submitting incomplete work histories or failing to include recent medical records from all treating physicians. Another frequent error is neglecting to document mental health conditions, which are just as relevant as physical impairments. Always review your application forms thoroughly before signing them to ensure every detail is accurate. An attorney can help you avoid these oversights during your initial visit to prevent unnecessary processing delays.
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Should you bring an attorney?
The application stage is the most important time to ensure your medical evidence is complete and persuasive. Most people who apply without legal guidance find themselves facing a denial that requires a lengthy appeals process. A free case review 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 Wilshire Center. The Wilshire Center field office holds your file at every appeal stage, but the substantive decisions happen further up the chain.
Frequently asked questions
While some services may be available for walk-ins, it is highly recommended that you contact this office using the phone button below to schedule an appointment. This ensures a representative is available to assist you with your specific disability application needs.
Yes, you can initiate your application online, which may save you time. However, you may still need to visit Wilshire Center to provide original documentation or verify your identity in person.
Missing an appointment can cause significant delays in your claim processing. If you cannot make your scheduled time, contact this office as soon as possible to reschedule and avoid potential setbacks in your application timeline.
You should bring your photo ID, a work history, a list of all your doctors with their contact information, and your most recent medical records. Having these items ready helps the staff at Wilshire Center process your request more efficiently.
You are not required to have a lawyer, but many people find that professional representation helps them avoid common mistakes that lead to denials. An attorney can help you organize your medical evidence before your appointment at Wilshire Center.