Social Security Office of Disability Adjudication

The Office of Disability Adjudication and Review (ODAR) is part of the Social Security Administration (SSA), responsible for conducting hearings and issuing decisions regarding applications for Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income benefits. With over 160 hearing offices nationwide, ODAR sees more than 700,000 decisions made annually by its administrative law judges (ALJs), who preside over disputes between claimants and the SSA.

When claimants disagree with the SSA's initial decisions, they can appeal for a reconsideration and, if necessary, request a hearing with an ALJ at the nearest ODAR office. The ALJ's role is crucial in the appeals process, as they evaluate the case based on the evidence presented and issue a decision that the SSA subsequently communicates to the claimant.

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