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The Role of the Vocational Expert
The role of the Vocational Expert (VE) is to provide professional evaluations and opinions in regard to any or all vocational aspects of a case. The Vocational Expert may provide expert opinions and/or testimony in relation to the following areas:
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Effects of personal injury on one's ability to work and on earning capacity
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Exertional, non-exertional and other requirements of work
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National/local labor market trends, changes, and statistics
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Employment practices and expectations of hiring organizations
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Vocational/job skill requirements and transferability issues
The Vocational Expert may be utilized by both defendant and plaintiff attorneys for the following types of cases:
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