According to figures from the Social Security Administration’s census data, New Mexico has seen a 58.7% increase in people on disability in the last 12 years. While the number of disability applicants has been exponentially rising, the number of approvals has been relatively the same.
This means that, unfortunately, getting Social Security in Albuquerque now than it has been in the past.
However, with the right steps, you too can receive disability benefits for your disorder.
To make sure you are as prepared as possible for each step of the application process, continue below to learn more about the Albuquerque Social Security offices and services in your area.
Albuquerque’s Social Security Office
Address: 500 Lead Ave SW #100, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: (800) 772-1213
Office Hours:
MON: 09:00 AM — 04:00 PM
TUES: 09:00 AM — 04:00 PM
WED: 09:00 AM—12:00 PM
THUR: 09:00 AM — 04:00 PM
FRI: 09:00 AM — 04:00 PM
SAT & SUN: CLOSED
Directions:
By car: The closest highway to Albuquerque’s SSA office is the I-25. Take the I-25 north or south and get off on exit 224A to Lead Ave. From here, it is 1 mile along this same road before you arrive at the office, which is in a large glass-faced building. The office is also easily accessible through side streets 8th St SW and 3rd St NW.
By public transit: The 54 bus will drop you off directly in front of the office building at the Lead @ 5th bus stop. The 8 bus to Alvarado Transportation Center also drops you off .3 miles from the office, which is helpful if a short walk is possible.
Albuquerque’s ODAR Office
An ODAR (Office of Disability Adjudication and Review), now known as Office of Hearings Operations (OHO is typically for those whose initial applications were not accepted. Here, an applicant can request an application review in front of an administrative law judge (ALJ) to attempt to reverse their previous case decision.
Address: 555 Broadway Suite 200, NE Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: (866) 731-3998
List of Albuquerque’s Current ALJs:
- Judge Ben Ballengee
- Judge James A. Burke
- Judge Ann Faris
- Judge Myriam C. Fernandez Rice
- Judge Cole Gerstner
- Judge Stephen Gontis
- Judge Michael Leppala
- Judge Michelle K. Lindsay
- Judge Raul C. Pardo
- Judge Lillian Richter
- Judge John W. Rolph
- Judge Frederick Upshall Jr.
- Judge Eric Weiss
Average Hearing Wait Time: 17.00 months
Average Processing Time: 553 days
Average Dispositions Per Day Per ALJ: 1.86
NHC Albuquerque
NHC Albuquerque is an office solely dedicated to OHO hearings through video. This is a newer service provided for those that can’t physically attend ODAR hearings and is especially useful in Albuquerque, which has a high percentage of mobility-impaired residents.
Address: 201 3rd Street, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: (866) 964-1298
NHC Albuquerque’s Current ALJs:
Average Hearing Wait Time: 21.00 months
Average Processing Time: 636 days
Average Dispositions Per Day Per ALJ: unavailable
Albuquerque Senators and Congressional Representatives
Contacting your local senator or congressional offices can occasionally increase your chances of receiving a case decision sooner. This does not increase your chances of acceptance, but it does potentially speed up a lengthy waiting period.
Other methods, such as enlisting the help of a disability attorney, can also help expedite your application.
- Judge Salena D. Bowman-Davis
- Judge Luke A. Brennan
- Judge Louis M. Catanese
- Judge David J. DeLaittre
- Judge Myriam C. Fernandez Rice
- Judge MaryAnn Lunderman
- Judge Barry O’Melinn
- Judge Barry Robinson
- Judge Deborah J. Van Vleck
- Judge Ben Willner
Congressional Representatives:
Melanie Stansbury
6301 Indian School Rd Suite 4200, Albuquerque , NM 87110
Senators:
Martin Heinrich
Address: 400 Gold Ave SW Suite 1080, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: (505) 346-6601
Ben Ray Lujan
120 South Federal Place Suite 302 Santa Fe, NM 87501
Contacting a Albuquerque Disability Attorney
With the help of a disability attorney, you can continue the remainder of your disability application process with stability and a sounder mind. Not only can attorneys handle paperwork and contact with the SSA, but they can represent you in court should your case need an appeal.
Even better, disability attorneys only take payment from any benefits you receive after your case is won, so hiring is especially low-risk.
To make sure you have the best chance at receiving the benefits you deserve, consider a free consultation with an Albuquerque disability attorney today.
