There are three ways to initially apply for Social Security Disability benefits. You can apply online, over the telephone, or in-person.
The following information is about Nevada's Social Security Disability process.
| Resident Population | 1,747,631 |
| Percentage of Population on SSI | 1.7% |
| Percentage of Population on SSDI | 3.7% |
| Average Monthly SSI Payment | $521.03 |
| Average Monthly SSDI Payment | $1,172.31 |
Out of Nevada's two disability hearing offices, the Reno office has a higher average approval rate as well as a shorter waiting time for hearings. As of 2016, there are 9 judges known as administrative law judges (ALJs) who go to disability hearings throughout Nevada.
| Nevada | National | |
| Avg. Hearing Wait Time | 13.5 Months | 14.8 Months |
| Average Processing Time | 449 Days | 490 Days |
| Cases Approved | 39% | 43% |
| Cases Denied | 43% | 37% |
| Cases Dismissed | 18% | 19% |
The Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VR) of Nevada is run by Nevada's Department of Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation. A person struggling with a disability can seek help with finding and securing a job in the work force at their nearby VR office
Northern Nevada
Phone: (775) 687-6860
TTY: (775) 684-8400
Southern Nevada
Phone: (702) 486-5230
TTY: (800) 326-6868
In the state of Nevada, there are 4 Social Security Field offices, 2 Office of Disability Determination Services and 2 Office of Disability Adjudication and Review to provide assistance to the residents with their Social Security needs.
If you have any questions regarding the Social Security Disability application process or want to know the status of your application, please contact your relevant office below.
10416 S Eastern Avenue
Henderson NV 89052
1-800-772-1213
1250 S Buffalo Dr
Las Vegas NV 89117
(866) 704-4859
4340 Simmons Street North
Las Vegas NV 89032
(866) 614-9667
1170 Harvard Way
Reno NV 89502
(888) 808-5481
500 East Third Street
Carson City, NV 89713
Phone: 775-687-4430
800-882-4430
2800 E. St. Louis Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89104
Phone: 702-636-4300
800-725-4469
(Parent Agency: Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation)
Suite 1010
300 South 4th Street
Las Vegas, NV 89101
Telephone: (888) 397-5623
Fax: (702) 471-0338
eFile Fax: (877) 730-3360
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Services the following Social Security Field Offices:
Suite 4000
300 Booth Street
Reno, NV 89509
Telephone: (877) 897-0607
Fax: (775) 348-9934
eFile Fax: (877) 871-1885
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Services the following Social Security Field Offices: