Washington County
Disability Determination Services

About Disability Determination Services

Disability Determination Services (DDS) is a division of the NC Department of Health and Human Services. Funded primarily by the federal government’s Social Security Administration (SSA), DDS makes medical determinations for Social Security and state Medicaid Disability claims.

People can apply for Social Security disability benefits in person at a local SSA field office, by telephone or by filing online. Social Security Disability claims are initially processed at local SSA field offices.

Details

  • Evaluation of disability claims for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
  • Assessment of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability claims
  • Medical evidence collection and review
  • Coordination with healthcare providers for medical information
  • Case development for accurate disability determinations
  • Conducting consultative medical examinations
  • Communication of decision outcomes to claimants
  • Assistance with the appeals process for denied claims
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Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Location

3301 Terminal Drive
Raleigh, NC 27604

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