Address, phone & hours
Your local SSA service center
The Dyersburg office serves a high volume of disability claimants, with an SSDI share of 16% that is higher than 89% of field offices nationally. As of December 2024, this office manages 5,225 disabled-worker beneficiaries, with ZIP 38024 alone accounting for 985 of those recipients. The office oversees a total monthly payout of $54 million, supporting a wide range of needs across its 28-ZIP catchment area.
This office is your local resource for filing initial SSDI applications, dropping off medical evidence, verifying your identity, and updating personal details like direct deposit information. Please note that this location does not decide your claim; that responsibility lies with the state disability determination services. Additionally, any future hearings regarding your case will be held at a separate office location. An attorney can help you navigate these different stages of your claim.
Who this office serves
Beneficiaries in this service area receive an estimated $54,050k in Social Security benefits each month.
Before you visit
To make your visit to Dyersburg productive, bring a valid government-issued photo ID and a detailed 15-year work history. You should also provide a complete list of your treating physicians with their current addresses, recent medical records, and a list of all medications you are currently taking. If you have received any prior denial notices, bring those documents as well. An attorney can help you prepare these materials before your visit.
You may inadvertently delay your case by failing to provide a complete work history or missing recent medical records from your primary care providers. Another frequent error is neglecting to mention mental health conditions that contribute to your inability to work. Always read every form thoroughly before signing, as errors in your initial application can create significant hurdles during the appeal process. An attorney can help you identify these gaps before you submit your file.
Should you bring an attorney?
The initial application stage is the foundation of your entire disability claim. Most applicants who file without legal guidance find themselves facing a denial that could have been avoided with better evidence preparation. A qualified attorney can help you organize your medical records and ensure your application accurately reflects your limitations. Contact us for a free case review to understand how to strengthen your claim from the start.
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 Dyersburg field office to the hearing office below, per SSA's published service areas. The Dyersburg field office holds your file at every appeal stage, but the substantive decisions happen further up the chain.
Frequently asked questions
While the Dyersburg office is open to the public, scheduling an appointment is strongly recommended to ensure a representative is available to assist you. You can contact this office using the phone button below to confirm if your specific needs require an appointment.
Yes, you can file your initial SSDI application online through the Social Security website. However, if you prefer to file in person or need to submit physical medical records, visiting the Dyersburg office is a valid option.
If you miss your appointment at Dyersburg, contact the office as soon as possible using the phone button below to reschedule. Missing an appointment can delay the processing of your application, so it is important to communicate any scheduling conflicts immediately.
You should bring a government-issued photo ID, your 15-year work history, a list of all your doctors with their contact information, and any recent medical records. Having these documents ready helps the claims representative process your application more efficiently.
