Utah ODAR Offices
If you live in Utah and are appealing a denied Social Security Disability claim, you will likely have a hearing at the Office of Disability and Adjudication Review, or ODAR. Unlike many states, Utah ODAR offices are not spread out between cities. In fact, there is only one hearing office in the whole state ― in Salt Lake City.
The Salt Lake City office doesn’t just serve the residents of Utah, however. It also serves claimants who live in Wyoming. Because there is one main hearing office handling Disability appeals for Utah and Wyoming, it will take some time before your case goes in front of an Administrative Law Judge. On average, residents wait more than 17 months before they get a chance to state their case in person to one of many ALJ’s at the Utah ODAR Office.
If the Utah ODAR office is more than 75 miles from your home or if it is extremely backlogged, it may be possible for your Disability appeals hearing to be conducted through video teleconferencing. Regardless of where you and the judge are located, he or she would be able to see and communicate with you through a video screen. In some cases, video hearings may ease travel burdens and cut down on wait times.
If you have questions about your upcoming Disability appeals hearing or need legal help, please contact the Disability attorneys at McDonald Law Firm. We know the system ― and our way around the Utah ODAR office. Contact us today by calling 877-568-8413 or just fill out the form on this page.
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