Campbellsville, KYSocial Security Office

The Campbellsville office serves a high volume of disabled-worker beneficiaries, with an SSDI share of 17% that is higher than 90% of field offices nationally. As of December 2024, the office manages 5,595 SSDI recipients across its catchment area. ZIP 42718 alone accounts for 1,040 of these recipients. With $51 million in monthly benefits paid out to the community, this office remains a vital point of contact for your disability claim.

You can visit the Campbellsville office to file an initial SSDI application, drop off medical evidence, verify your identity, or update your direct deposit information. While you can often walk in for basic services, scheduling an appointment is recommended to ensure a representative is available to discuss your specific claim. Please note that this office does not make the final decision on your disability status, which is handled by the state, nor does it conduct hearings, which occur at a separate location.

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 physicians, including their contact information and addresses, along with any recent medical records or test results. If you have received a prior denial, bring that paperwork so your representative can review the specific reasons for the decision. Expect your interview to last between 45 and 90 minutes as the staff verifies your information.

Avoid common pitfalls like submitting an incomplete work history, which can lead to unnecessary processing delays. Many applicants also fail to include records for mental-health conditions, which are just as important as physical impairments for your claim. Never sign any form without reading it thoroughly, and ensure your list of medications is current and accurate. Failing to provide a complete list of your doctors can prevent the SSA from obtaining the evidence needed to support your case.

The application stage is the foundation of your entire claim, and errors made here can be difficult to correct later. Most people who apply without legal guidance find themselves facing a denial that requires a lengthy appeals process. An attorney can help you organize your medical evidence and ensure your application accurately reflects your limitations from the start. Contact us for a free case review to see how professional representation can support 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. SSA routes appeals from the Campbellsville field office to the hearing office below, per SSA's published service areas. The Campbellsville field office holds your file at every appeal stage, but the substantive decisions happen further up the chain.