Transparent Pricing
One flat fee.
No surprises.
Most veterans don't know what a vocational assessment costs until they're already in the process. We put ours up front — because you deserve to make an informed decision. Read our guide on how much a TDIU vocational expert costs, or learn about what a TDIU vocational expert does. Attorneys: see our partnership page.
Complex cases may require a custom quote. We'll confirm scope during the initial fit check call.
The real cost of waiting
Before you weigh the fee, consider what's actually at stake.
A vocational evaluation is independent evidence for your claim file.
TDIU, if granted by the VA, is paid at the 100% disability rate — even when the combined rating is lower. For a veteran with no dependents, that rate is currently more than $3,900 a month, and it increases with a spouse or children.
The VA makes every decision, and we cannot guarantee any outcome.
We share these figures so you can decide with a clear picture — not to rush you. Veterans who understand what's at stake tend to submit stronger, better-documented claims. That is what a thorough vocational opinion is for.
Monthly figure reflects the VA 100% compensation rate for a veteran with no dependents, effective December 1, 2025 ($3,938.58). Actual benefits depend on dependents, effective date, and continued eligibility. An evaluation does not guarantee a grant.
Everything included at $1,599
No hourly billing, no add-on fees, no surprise charges. One flat fee covers the complete assessment from intake through report delivery.
Free case fit check
Before you pay anything, we review your situation and confirm this assessment will be useful to your claim. If it won't help, we'll tell you.
Records review
Thorough review of your VA rating decision, service medical records, treatment notes, and work history.
Vocational interview
A structured one-on-one interview with a credentialed vocational expert to understand your full work history, education, and functional limitations.
Transferable skills analysis
A formal analysis of whether your skills from past work translate to any jobs available in today's labor market given your limitations.
Labor market analysis
Review of current occupational data using DOT classifications and O*NET to determine what work, if any, you can realistically perform.
Written vocational opinion report
A formal, professionally prepared report stating the expert's opinion on your employability — suitable for submission to the VA as evidence.
Why $1,599?
Here's what the flat fee covers.
| What the flat fee covers | Vocemploy |
|---|---|
| Flat fee (no hourly billing) | ✓ $1,599 flat |
| Free consultation before you pay | ✓ Always |
| CRC-credentialed expert | ✓ Yes |
| Years of vocational evaluation experience | ✓ Over 20 years (Jackie Schabacker) |
| Turnaround time | ✓ 5–7 business days, starting once both your records and the completed interview are in hand |
| Testimony available (BVA/hearings) | ✓ Yes (quoted separately) |
You're not paying for a report. You're paying for the expert behind it.
Jacquelyn Schabacker, MA, CRC, LPC, RSW
Jackie is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) and Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience in vocational evaluation. She has served as a vocational expert in Social Security Disability cases for the U.S. Government and brings that same methodological rigor to every TDIU assessment.
The CRC credential — the gold standard in vocational rehabilitation — is accepted by the Social Security Administration for expert witness roles in hearings. When Jackie signs a vocational opinion report, it reflects her professional credentials.
A credentialed vocational expert’s report is independent evidence the VA may consider.
How it works
From first contact to completed report — here's exactly what to expect.
Free case fit check
Call or submit your information. We review your situation and confirm this assessment is likely to help your claim. If it won't, we'll tell you honestly — and you owe us nothing.
Records intake
We send you a simple intake checklist. Typically we need your VA rating decisions, service medical records, relevant treatment notes, and work history. We guide you through gathering these.
Vocational interview
A structured remote interview with Jackie, typically 60–90 minutes. You'll discuss your work history, education, military service, and how your service-connected conditions affect your daily functioning and ability to work.
Report delivery
Your completed vocational opinion report is delivered within 5–7 business days, starting once both your records and the completed interview are in hand. The report documents Jackie's professional findings and opinion on your employability — ready to submit as evidence in your TDIU claim.
Common questions about pricing
Honest answers to the questions veterans and attorneys ask most.