FAQs

A labor market survey outlines available job openings, wage ranges, and employment opportunities within a specific geographic area.

A labor market survey helps identify current job availability and wage levels in the local market. When paired with a vocational assessment, it can assist in determining appropriate employment options based on an individual’s vocational profile.

Residual Functional Capacity (RFC) refers to an evaluation of a person’s abilities and limitations in light of their specific condition or injury. Vocational Experts consider how an individual’s RFC influences their capacity to work.

A Vocational Expert will review the main elements of your case, the documents needed, and any relevant court dates.

A vocational assessment evaluates an individual’s potential to work and their earning ability. This can be vital when a spouse is underemployed, unemployed, or dealing with a disability during the divorce. We recommend consulting with an experienced family law attorney regarding your situation.

Yes, we can assist as your vocational consultant within the collaborative divorce process.

Imputed income refers to income assigned to a person by the court. It may be used to calculate child support or alimony when there is evidence of employment opportunities for which the individual is qualified by education, experience, licensure, or geographic location. See § 61.30(2)(b), Fla. Stat. (2021).

A Vocational Expert will examine key aspects of your case, including the nature of your injury, its resulting limitations, necessary documentation, and any important court dates.

A Vocational Expert assesses factors such as Residual Functional Capacity (RFC), work history, age, education, and labor market conditions to determine an individual’s employability and earning capacity. We recommend speaking with a qualified personal injury attorney about your specific circumstances.

Lost earning capacity refers to an individual’s ability to generate income, which depends on both cognitive abilities and physical capability. Any impairment to these abilities can significantly affect their potential to earn wages.

A Vocational Expert will go over the basics of your case, including a brief description of your total disability rating, service-connected disabling conditions, employability status, what supporting documentation is needed, and any potential deadlines.

It includes a thorough review of relevant records, a detailed telephonic vocational interview, and a written evaluation outlining how the Veteran’s service-connected conditions affect their capacity for gainful employment.

Generally, these reports take between 45 and 60 days once we receive all necessary documentation and conduct the interview.

A Vocational Expert will review the key aspects of your case, including the incident that caused the injury, a summary of the resulting limitations, the documentation required, and any pertinent court dates.

An injured worker’s ability to return to work plays a vital role in workers’ compensation claims. Our Vocational Experts assess key vocational factors and identify barriers that may affect an individual’s employability. We recommend discussing your specific circumstances with a qualified workers’ compensation attorney.

A Vocational Expert will review the key aspects of your case, including your disabling conditions, a summary of the resulting limitations, LTD policy details, and any pertinent court dates.

ERISA stands for the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, a federal law that governs long-term disability (LTD) insurance. Vocational evidence is essential to determining whether you meet the definition of “disabled” under your policy.

Vocational Expert Services provides a records checklist identifying the documentation needed to provide a vocational assessment in an LTD case. Records may include medical reports, psychological reports, and functional capacity evaluations.

A vocational assessment integrates age, education, past work, labor market data, and other vocational factors to ascertain earning potential. This data helps clarify key issues around employability, future earnings, and vocational rehabilitation planning.

Vocational Expert Services provides a records checklist identifying the documentation needed to provide a vocational assessment in a case. Records may include medical records, employment history, financial records, and functional capacity evaluations.

Generally, these reports take between 45 and 60 days once we receive all necessary documentation and conduct the interview.

Expedited services are subject to availability. Rush reports require expedited preparation, analysis, scheduling, and report writing. Vocational Expert Services provides a Fee Schedule outlining our fees.

To obtain expert testimony, please schedule a consultation with one of our experts. We also recommend discussing your specific circumstances with a qualified attorney.