Transparent Pricing
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.
No hourly billing, no add-on fees, no surprise charges. One flat fee covers the complete assessment from intake through report delivery.
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.
Thorough review of your VA rating decision, service medical records, treatment notes, and work history.
A structured one-on-one interview with a credentialed vocational expert to understand your full work history, education, and functional limitations.
A formal analysis of whether your skills from past work translate to any jobs available in today's labor market given your limitations.
Review of current occupational data using DOT classifications and O*NET to determine what work, if any, you can realistically perform.
A formal, professionally prepared report stating the expert's opinion on your employability — suitable for submission to the VA as evidence.
Cheaper isn't always better when your benefits depend on the quality of the report. Here's how we compare.
| What you're comparing | Vocemploy | Industry range |
|---|---|---|
| Flat fee (no hourly billing) | ✓ $1,599 flat | Often hourly — final cost unknown upfront |
| Free consultation before you pay | ✓ Always | Varies — some charge for initial review |
| CRC-credentialed expert | ✓ Yes | Not always — credentials vary widely |
| Years of TDIU-specific experience | ✓ 25+ years | Widely variable |
| Turnaround time | ✓ 5–7 business days | 45–60 days at many firms |
| Testimony available (BVA/hearings) | ✓ Yes (quoted separately) | Not always offered |
| Typical market price | ✓ $1,599 | $1,000–$5,000+ |
Industry figures based on publicly available pricing from comparable TDIU vocational services.
Before you weigh the cost, consider what's at stake.
Veterans granted TDIU receive compensation at the 100% disability rate for the rest of their lives. The average TDIU benefit exceeds $3,600 per month for a veteran with no dependents — more with dependents.
A $1,599 vocational assessment represents less than half of one month's benefit. For a veteran in their 50s, a successful claim can mean over $500,000 in lifetime benefits.
We don't say this to pressure anyone. We say it because we want you to make a fully informed decision — and the cost of a well-prepared assessment looks very different in that context.
Jackie is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) and Licensed Professional Counselor with over 25 years of experience in vocational evaluation. She has served as a vocational expert in hundreds of 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 carries that authority.
Cheaper services often use generalist counselors without TDIU-specific experience. A credentialed, experienced expert produces a report VA raters and BVA judges take seriously.
From first contact to completed report — here's exactly what to expect.
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.
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.
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.
Your completed vocational opinion report is delivered within 5–7 business days of the interview. The report documents Jackie's professional findings and opinion on your employability — ready to submit as evidence in your TDIU claim.
Honest answers to the questions veterans and attorneys ask most.