Address, phone & hours
Your local SSA service center
As of December 2024, the Camp Springs office supports 8,205 SSDI recipients, which accounts for 10.5% of the total beneficiary population served here. The office manages a high volume of claims, with ZIP 20744 alone containing 860 SSDI recipients. This office handles a total of $145 million in monthly benefits for the community. Your SSDI share here is typical for a field office, aligning closely with national trends while serving a significant portion of the state's total beneficiary count.
You can visit this office to file an initial SSDI application, submit necessary medical records, verify your identity, or update your direct deposit information. While you can handle many tasks in person, please note that this office does not make final decisions on disability claims, which are handled by the state's DDS. Additionally, any necessary hearings are conducted at a separate location. It is often helpful to schedule an appointment in advance to ensure a representative is available to assist you.
Who this office serves
Beneficiaries in this service area receive an estimated $145,135k in Social Security benefits each month.
Before you visit
When visiting, bring a valid government-issued photo ID and a detailed 15-year work history. You should also provide a comprehensive list of your treating providers with their addresses, recent medical records, and a current list of all medications you are taking. If you have received any prior denial notices, bring those documents as well. A typical appointment lasts between 45 and 90 minutes as a claims representative reviews your information.
You may experience delays by submitting incomplete work history forms or failing to provide recent medical records from all treating physicians. Another frequent error is omitting information regarding mental health conditions, which are just as relevant as physical impairments. Always read every form thoroughly before signing to ensure your information is accurate and complete. An attorney can help you avoid these oversights.
Should you bring an attorney?
The evidence you provide during your initial application creates the foundation for your entire case. Many applicants who apply without legal guidance face denials that could have been avoided with proper documentation. A qualified attorney can help you understand your options and ensure your application accurately reflects the severity of your condition.
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 Camp Springs field office to the hearing office below, per SSA's published service areas. The Camp Springs field office holds your file at every appeal stage, but the substantive decisions happen further up the chain.
Frequently asked questions
While you can visit the office, it is often helpful to schedule an appointment in advance to ensure a representative is available to assist you with your specific needs.
Yes, you can file your initial SSDI application online through the Social Security website, which may save you a trip to the office.
You should bring a valid government-issued photo ID, a 15-year work history, a list of your doctors with their contact information, recent medical records, and any prior denial paperwork.
A typical appointment at this office lasts between 45 and 90 minutes, depending on the complexity of your application and the documentation you provide.
