What is a vocational expert?

A vocational expert is an individual who has special knowledge about many different types of jobs. A vocational expert testifies about how much strength, education and intelligence is required for particular jobs. They also testify as to what jobs exist and how many positions of a particular job exist in the national economy.

In some cases, a judge will ask a vocational expert and/or a medical expert to testify.

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