Your local SSA service center
The Myrtle Beach office acts as your local Social Security service center, managing a monthly payout of $251 million to the community. While the catchment area is retirement-heavy with 81% of beneficiaries aged 65 or older, the office remains a vital resource for the 13,210 disabled workers in the region. This office handles 11% of the total beneficiary volume for South Carolina.
You can visit this office to file initial SSDI applications, submit medical evidence, verify your identity, or update your direct deposit information. While you can walk in for basic services, scheduling an appointment is recommended to reduce wait times for complex disability interviews. This office does not make final disability decisions, which are handled by the state, nor does it conduct hearings, which occur at a separate location.
Who this office serves
Beneficiaries in this service area receive an estimated $251,227k in Social Security benefits each month.
Before you visit
Bring a government-issued photo ID, your full work history covering the last 15 years, and a complete list of your treating physicians with their contact information. You should also bring recent medical records, a list of all current medications, and any correspondence regarding prior claim denials. Expect your interview to last between 45 and 90 minutes as a claims representative reviews your file for accuracy.
You may delay your claim by failing to provide a comprehensive 15-year work history or omitting recent medical records from key specialists. Another common error is neglecting to mention mental health conditions that contribute to your inability to work. Always read every document thoroughly before signing, as errors in your initial paperwork can create significant delays in the review process.
Filing an SSDI claim?
Should you bring an attorney?
The initial application stage is the foundation of your entire claim, yet many people navigate it without professional guidance. An attorney can help ensure your evidence is presented clearly and that your work history is accurately documented to meet SSA standards. If you are concerned about the complexity of your application, a free case review can help you understand your options before you submit.
Your odds change dramatically 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 Myrtle Beach. The Myrtle Beach field office holds your file at every appeal stage, but the substantive decisions happen further up the chain.