Forensic Vocational Expert · Atlanta, Georgia
Forensic Vocational Evaluations for VA TDIU, Family Law, and Litigation
Objective, defensible (Daubert & Kumho) vocational assessments for veterans, attorneys, and families — from Certified Rehabilitation Counselors with more than 30 years of experience.
Practice Areas
How We Help
VA TDIU Evaluations
Vocational evidence showing how service-connected disabilities affect employability under 38 CFR § 4.16, including extra-schedular claims.
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Employability, placeability, and earning-capacity analysis for alimony, child support, and imputed-income matters.
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Loss of earning capacity, labor market research, and vocational testimony for personal injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful death.
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Vocational review of case files or another expert’s report — a case-preparation tool for attorneys, paralegals, and life care planners.
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Why a Vocational Expert Report Matters in a TDIU Claim
In claims without a vocational expert’s assessment, the VA relies on VA doctors to determine unemployability. VA doctors think in medical terms and limitations — not in vocational terms, workplace demands, and the ability to obtain and maintain employment.
A vocational expert evaluates whether the veteran has the education, work experience, transferable skills, and physical and mental capacity to secure and maintain employment — the question a TDIU claim turns on.
- Review of VA medical and psychological records
- Diagnostic vocational interview — in person or remote
- Local and national labor market research
- Opinions under 38 CFR § 4.16, including extra-schedular claims
John, a Navy veteran, won his TDIU claim with our vocational expert report.
Case highlight · VA TDIUHow It Works
Our Evaluation Process
A forensic vocational evaluation is more in-depth than the Social & Industrial Survey completed by a VA social worker.
Document Review
Hospital, physician, psychiatrist, psychologist, and counselor records; disability forms.
Diagnostic Vocational Interview
Structured and unstructured interview covering age, education, work history, skills, impairments, treatment, and limitations. In person or remote.
Assessment of Current Information
Determination of any additional documentation needed. Medical, psychological, or residual functional capacity forms may be prepared if required.
Vocational Psychometric Assessment
Testing when indicated, based on the needs of the case.
Labor Market Survey
Private, local, state, and federal labor market studies to determine whether a significant number of jobs exist that the individual can perform.
The results enable an opinion on the individual’s ability to perform substantial gainful work activity based on quantifiable, accurate, and current information.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is TDIU?
Total Disability Individual Unemployability. A veteran may be entitled to a 100% TDIU disability rating by establishing that service-connected disabilities preclude obtaining or maintaining substantial gainful employment.
Can I qualify for TDIU if my rating is below 100%?
Yes. If your service-connected disabilities make it impossible to hold a steady job, you may qualify for 100% VA TDIU benefits even if your rating is below 100%. Our reports address employability under 38 CFR § 4.16, including extra-schedular claims.
Why isn’t the VA’s Social & Industrial Survey enough?
That survey is typically completed by a VA social worker using a basic form. A social worker is not an employability or placeability expert. A vocational expert’s evaluation is more in-depth and fully documents the vocational issues in a TDIU claim.
The VA doctors already examined me. Why do I need a vocational expert?
VA doctors think in medical terms and limitations, not vocational terms and workplace demands. A vocational expert evaluates how medical and psychological limitations affect the ability to obtain and maintain employment — the question a TDIU claim turns on.
What records will you need?
Hospital, physician, psychiatrist, psychologist, and counselor records, and your disability forms. For VA TDIU assessments, please be ready to provide your VA award letter and supporting medical/psychological evidence in PDF.
Do we meet in person or remotely?
Either. The diagnostic vocational interview can be conducted in person or remotely.
Do you only work in the Southeast?
We primarily work in the Southeast — including Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, and Alabama — and provide services nationally.
Does every case need expert witness testimony?
No. Vocational Expert witness services are not always needed. A file consultation — a vocational review of the case file or of another expert’s report — can be a valuable case-preparation tool on its own.
Discuss Your Case
Call (404) 735-6900 or request a free consultation. We primarily work in the Southeast and provide services nationally.