West Virginia law

Social Security Disability Laws in West Virginia.

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are federal programs administered by the Social Security Administration under the Social Security Act. West Virginia state law does not change eligibility, benefit amounts, or the adjudication process. Initial disability determinations for West Virginia claimants are made by the West Virginia Disability Determination Services under contract with SSA. West Virginia has one of the highest per-capita SSDI recipient rates in the United States, reflecting the state's demographics and the disability legacy of its coal, chemical, and manufacturing industries.