ABOUT OCCUPATIONAL ASSESSMENT SERVICES
When Social Security Disability attorneys need an objective assessment of a claimant’s vocational capabilities, they turn to Occupational Assessment Services. For more than 35 years Occupational Assessment Services has been providing Vocational Expert Evaluations for attorneys in the New Jersey/New York/Florida area.
Mr. Edmond Provder the owner of Occupational Assessment Services is one of the few Vocational Experts to have worked as a contract employee for the Social Security Administration, as well as for claimants. He has given numerous presentations dealing with Using Vocational Expert Evaluations to assist attorneys in winning their Social Security Disability case.
Recently, Mr. Provder presented at the Social Security Disability Binder & Binder Annual Conference. His article on Social Security Vocational Expert Friend or Foe: How to Cross Examine & Win Your Case. This article, a sample report, professional qualifications, and fee schedule are included in this proposal.
With offices in Northern and Southern New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, and Southern Florida, we have been able to provide attorneys with vocational expert services that assist them in evaluating their Social Security Disability claimants.
The evaluations conducted by the vocational experts at Occupational Assessment Services are unique. We not only review all of the medical records, Social Security documents, conduct a standardized diagnostic vocational interview, but can also test the claimant using the most modern techniques, including a computerized measurement of aptitudes and abilities. We are one of the few vocational rehabilitation companies experienced with testing the aptitudes and abilities of Spanish and non-English speaking persons.
The interview and test battery can be administered via the internet allowing claimant’s throughout the United States to obtain this valuable expert service.
The vocational expert opinions offered are based on our objective assessment of the claimant’s vocational capabilities based on the record review, standardized diagnostic evaluation, vocational testing (if needed), transferability skill’s analysis, and labor market research in the person’s local geographical area to determine if any “significant number of jobs” exist in the local or national labor market that the claimant could perform.
When the case goes to a Hearing, we will work closely with the attorney so they can better understand our evaluation and prepare you for cross-examination of the government’s impartial expert testimony.
OAS Experts have testified in numerous Social Security Disability cases. We have been recognized as Vocational Experts in the Federal Courts of New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Florida.
We are proud that our solid reputation with Social Security Disability attorneys, which makes more and more attorneys turn to us for the answers they need regarding their claimant’s ability to perform substantial gainful work activity. Our clients tell us that our comprehensive Vocational Expert evaluations help them better prepare their case and serve their claimant’s through an objective assessment to help them win a greater percentage of their Social Security Disability cases.
Occupational Assessment Services works closely with each attorney to assist them in assessing a claimant. We are available at 800-292-1919 or e-mail oasinc@oasinc.org. In addition, please visit our site which contains a slide presentation that describes our services, as well as a special Social Security Disability section that further describes how we can help you win your Social Security cases.
Qualifications
Edmond Provder is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and Diplomate of the Board of Vocational Experts who has worked in the rehabilitation field as a vocational evaluator, counselor, and vocational consultant since 1973. His career began as one of the youngest vocational experts for the federal government participating as an expert on employability issues in more than 2500 Social Security Disability hearings.
He is the owner of Occupational Assessment Services Inc. (OAS), a nationwide agency with offices in New Jersey, New York Connecticut, and Florida that provides Vocational Expert Evaluations for use in Social Security Disability cases. Mr. Provder’s work has been noted in numerous Federal District Court decisions dealing with the use of Vocational Expert opinions in Social Security cases.
He is the author of several articles in the area of Social Security Disability including “Social Security Vocational Expert Friend or Foe: How to Cross Examine & Win Your Case.”