Posts Tagged ‘Vocational Expert’

I was recently asked where Vocational Experts get their information from?
There a number of sources Vocational Experts use:

The Dictionary of Occupational Titles
Selected Characteristics of Occupations
Job surveys performed by the Vocational Expert
Services Vocational Experts sign up for which provide job titles, requirements and national and regional job numbers. 

If you are working with a lawyer, he or [...]

I was recently asked the following:
I had my hearing today. The judge had a vocational rep come in to testify. He said I had two job options.
… I live in a small town that probably does not offer the two jobs the vocational expert said I could do.
Can the judge deny me for being able to [...]

Under Social Security regulations, it is not enough to have a disability (a diagnosed medical condition). Your condition has to be severe enough to be prevent you from being able to engage in a “substantial gainful activity;” typically full time, competitive, employment.  If you cannot show that your condition keeps you from being able to [...]