Chances of Winning a Disability (SSDI) Case in Baltimore, Maryland 

Great news, your chances of winning a Disability (SSDI) case are very good if you live in Baltimore! Those who file a claim for SSDI or SSI and stick with it through the hearing stage won their case approximately 88% of the time. The bad news is that it could take one to three years (or more in extreme cases) to get approved for benefits. Yikes! 

Where to File for Social Security Disability (SSDI) in Baltimore 

Social Security Disability (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are the two forms of Disability Benefits that almost everyone can get if they become disabled. For more information on the SSA rules for disability click here. There are three ways to file for SSDI benefits in Baltimore:

1. Online – go to SSA.gov and create an account if you don’t have one already. If you have one, log in and start the application.
2. In person – if you live in Downtown Baltimore, go to 1010 Park Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21201; if you live in Northeast Baltimore go to Suite 106, 2401 Belair Road, Baltimore Maryland 21213; if you live in Northwest Baltimore near Wabash go to 6100A Wabash Avenue, Baltimore Maryland 21215; if you live in West or Southwest Baltimore go to 1531 South Edgewood Street, Baltimore Maryland 21227.
3. By Phone – call 1-800-772-1213.

Chances of Winning a Disability (SSDI) Claim at the First Two Stages in Baltimore, Maryland 

As mentioned above, Baltimore is a very good place to file for Social Security Disability. Why? Because the hearing office has some of the best judges in the nation. But it usually takes two to three years to get to the hearing, unfortunately. Here is the breakdown of stages of a Social Security Disability (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) application/appeal:

1. Initial Stage: this is the stage when you first file your application. In Maryland, cases at the Initial Stage are being approved 47.6% of the time. If you get denied, you must file a Request for Reconsideration within 60 days to preserve your claim.
2. Reconsideration Stage: Maryland Requests for Reconsideration are approved at a much lower rate, namely 20.6%. That means that approximately 43% of people that file for disability get denied at both of the first two stages and have to file a Request for Hearing in order to continue their claim. Note: those who give up after being denied have a 0% chance of being approved, you must appeal, SSA will not do it for you.

Chances of Winning a Disability (SSDI) Claim at the Hearing Stage in Baltimore, Maryland 

After the Reconsideration Stage, those who file a timely (60 days after receiving denial) Hearing Request will get a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). The chances of winning a Disability (SSDI) or SSI claim at the hearing level in Baltimore is an amazing 73%! If you’d like to see the breakdown of case approval percentages by individual ALJ, click on Judge Ratings for Baltimore MD. Out of all the claimants that got denied at the first two levels, some of them dropped their claims or didn’t request a hearing, but those who stuck with it won their case approximately 88% of the time in Baltimore, Maryland. If you need help with your application or appeal, contact us for a free case evaluation.