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Welcome to Season 1, Episode 33 of Winning Isn't Easy: Navigating Your Social Security Disability Claim. In this episode, we'll dive into the complicated topic of "The Role of a Vocational Evaluator in Your Social Security Disability Claim."

For many Social Security Disability claimants, the hearing process can be full of surprises - and one of the biggest is the presence of a vocational expert. Who are they? Why are they testifying about your ability to work? And how much influence do they really have on the outcome of your case? In this episode of Winning Isn’t Easy, we’re unpacking the powerful, and often misunderstood, role of vocational experts in Social Security Disability hearings. These experts don’t just discuss whether you can perform your past job; they also testify about whether there’s “other work” you could supposedly do in the national economy. Sometimes those jobs sound outdated, unrealistic, or even impossible given your medical limitations - but their testimony can carry tremendous weight with the judge. You’ll learn how vocational experts fit into the Social Security Administration’s five-step sequential evaluation process, what types of vocational evidence can strengthen your case, and when it might make sense for your attorney to bring in an expert of their own. We’ll also dive into how to challenge flawed testimony, why job numbers can be so hard to dispute, and what to do if a vocational expert’s opinion seems to contradict your lived reality. If you’re approaching your hearing, or simply want to understand how decisions are really made behind the scenes, this episode is a must-listen. Because when it comes to winning your Social Security Disability case, understanding how to handle vocational testimony could be the difference between success and denial.
In this episode, we'll cover the following topics:

One - Why Is a Vocational Expert Testifying at My Hearing?

Two - What Vocational Evidence Will Help Me Win My Claim?

Three - Should My Attorney Hire a Vocational Expert Before the Hearing?

Four - When the Vocational Evaluator Testifies Against You

Whether you're a claimant, or simply seeking valuable insights into the disability claims landscape, this episode provides essential guidance to help you succeed in your journey. Don't miss it.
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We have a sister podcast - Winning Isn't Easy: Long-Term Disability ERISA Claims. Give it a listen: https://wiedisabilitypodcast.buzzsprout.com
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
LINK TO YOUR RIGHTS TO SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY: https://mailchi.mp/caveylaw/your-rights-to-social-security-disability-benefits
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