Will the recent changes to SSDI career rules be more difficult to get approval? There has been a change in the way career experts testify, which may affect whether you are eligible for disability benefits. I will explain what these changes mean, how they affect your case and why expert testimony is now under stricter scrutiny. For example, experts must provide stronger evidence, and claimants may face stricter challenges that prove they are not working properly. Learn more in this video.
A new social security ruling, SSR 20-4psignificant changes have been introduced to occupational testimony in disability hearings. The ruling affected the fourth and fifth steps of the social security process, which determines whether the claimant can engage in past work or whether other work can exist in the national economy. These changes make it even more important to have the right legal representative to challenge professional testimony.
Previously, career experts relied primarily on the Dictionary of Career Titles (DOT), a resource that provides job descriptions and detailed information. However, the point has not been updated since 1991. It is more challenging to expand the number of available jobs and to qualify claimants for benefits, Social Security now allows occupational experts to use other sources. In relying on these alternative sources, despite the debates of major debates, experts must provide comprehensive evidence.
Cross-examination of professional experts is already crucial to ensuring that their testimony is based on reliable data. Many experts have failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet federal court standards, such as the Daubert standard, which evaluates the reliability and validity of expert testimony. By thoroughly questioning the experts’ data sources, weaknesses in their arguments can be revealed and their conclusions can be challenged.
If you are browsing social security cases, it is crucial to understand these changes. Proper legal representation can help ensure that testimony to professional experts is properly challenged, thereby increasing the chances of successful outcomes. If you have questions or need guidance, please call us at (800) 419-7606. We are here to help you every step of the way.
