How can a vocational expert help my Social Security Disability claim?
A vocational expert (VE) can help to strengthen your Social Security Disability (SSD) claim in Washington State. VEs are typically used by the Social Security Administration (SSA) when evaluating your ability to perform “substantial gainful activity” (SGA). This means they will look at your skills, education, training and work experience to determine if you are able to hold down gainful employment. VEs may evaluate the type of work that you are capable of performing and identify if any jobs are available in the local labor market with those skills and abilities. If the VE finds that there are no jobs you can perform, then it strengthens your SSD claim. The VE also evaluates the impact that any medical impairments have on your ability to do work. VEs may also provide SSDI claimants with a list of potential jobs that might be available in the local labor market. In addition, they can provide advice on how to improve job skills or education, as well as provide information regarding job openings or other employment opportunities. Overall, a VE can be a valuable asset to your SSD claim in Washington State. If the VE finds you to be unable to perform any gainful activity, then it could significantly bolster your chances of being approved for SSD benefits. For these reasons, it is important to consult with a VE if you are applying for SSD benefits.
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