Address, phone & hours
Your local SSA service center
As of December 2024, the Venice office supports 5,315 SSDI recipients, which accounts for 5.9% of the total beneficiary population served here. The catchment area is significant, with ZIP 34293 alone accounting for 1,000 of these SSDI recipients. The office manages a total monthly payout of $184 million, supporting a diverse range of needs across its 15 ZIP codes.
At the Venice office, you can file your initial SSDI application, drop off required medical documents, verify your identity, and update your direct deposit information. This office does not make the final decision on your disability claim; that process is handled by the state DDS. Additionally, this office does not conduct hearings, which are managed by a separate Office of Hearings Operations. 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 $184,107k in Social Security benefits each month.
Before you visit
To ensure your visit is productive, bring a valid government-issued photo ID and a comprehensive work history. You should also provide a complete list of your treating physicians with their contact information and addresses, along with your most recent medical records and a list of current medications. If you have received any prior denial notices, bring those documents as well.
Avoid common pitfalls that can delay your claim, such as submitting an incomplete work history or failing to provide recent medical records from all treating providers. Never sign forms without reading them thoroughly, as inaccuracies can lead to unnecessary processing hurdles. An attorney can help you avoid these errors before you submit your paperwork.
Should you bring an attorney?
The initial application stage is the foundation of your entire disability claim. Most people who apply without professional guidance face significant challenges if their initial request is denied. An attorney can help you understand your options and ensure your evidence is presented clearly from the start. Consider a free case review to see how representation might improve your chances of a successful outcome.
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. SSA routes appeals from the Venice field office to the hearing office below, per SSA's published service areas. The Venice field office holds your file at every appeal stage, but the substantive decisions happen further up the chain.
Frequently asked questions
While some services can be handled via walk-in, it is highly recommended that you contact this office using the phone button below to schedule an appointment. This ensures that a representative is available to assist you with your specific disability application needs.
Yes, you can file your initial SSDI application online through the official SSA website. However, visiting the Venice office in person is often necessary for verifying identity documents or submitting physical copies of medical records that cannot be uploaded digitally.
If you miss your appointment, contact the Venice office as soon as possible to reschedule. Missing an appointment can cause unnecessary delays in your application process, so it is important to communicate with the staff promptly.
You should bring your government-issued photo ID, a work history, a list of all your treating doctors with their addresses, and your most recent medical records. Having this information organized before your visit helps the claims representative process your file more efficiently.
You are not required to have a lawyer for your first appointment, but having one can be beneficial. An attorney can help you identify the specific evidence needed to support your claim, potentially saving you time and preventing common mistakes that lead to denials.
