We are responsible for determining the eligibility of Illinois citizens to receive benefits under Social Security's disability programs. These programs are Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and …

Most Social Security disability claims are initially processed through a network of local Social Security Administration (SSA) field offices and State agencies (usually called Disability Determination …

Find contact info for Disability Determination Services (DDS) offices in all 50 states and US territories. Complete directory with phone numbers.

People who apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) due to a disability must have their cases evaluated by DDS to determine eligibility. Learn about the …

Nov 18, 2025 · Disability Determination Services (DDS) evaluates claims after the representative in the SSA local office obtains applications for disability benefits from claimants.

Dec 12, 2025 · Learn what DDS does, how it works with Social Security, and where it fits into the disability claims process, along with approval rates for each DDS agency.

SSA field office staff verifies the claimant’s medical eligibility. The claim is then forwarded to the State Disability Determination Services (DDS) for a medical determination of disability.

The Illinois Department of Human Services operates the state’s Disability Determination Services under contract with the Social Security Administration. The Illinois DDS is responsible for making initial …

Dec 11, 2024 · Disability Determination Services (DDS) is a state-level agency responsible for making the initial decision on your Social Security Disability (SSD) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) …

The mission of the Illinois Bureau of Disability Determination Services (BDDS) is to make accurate, timely disability decisions based on objective medical documentation, and as appropriate, …