One flat fee. No hidden costs.
Most veterans don't realize what vocational assessments cost until they're already mid-claim. We tell you upfront — because you deserve to make a fully informed decision.
Flat fee · Free case fit check included · 5–7 business day delivery
The real cost of waiting
Before you weigh the fee, consider what's actually at stake.
A successful TDIU claim pays for this assessment many times over.
Veterans approved for TDIU receive compensation at the 100% disability rate for the rest of their lives — regardless of their combined rating. The average monthly benefit exceeds $3,700 for a veteran with no dependents, and increases 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 represent $400,000–$600,000 or more in lifetime tax-free income.
We don't share this to pressure anyone. We share it because veterans who understand what's at stake tend to submit stronger, better-documented claims — and that's exactly what a thorough vocational opinion helps you do.
Everything covered at $1,599
No hourly billing. No surprise charges. One flat fee covers the complete assessment from initial review through report delivery.
Free Case Fit Assessment
Before you commit, we review your situation to confirm a vocational opinion will actually strengthen your claim — at no charge.
Records & File Review
We analyze your VA file, service records, medical history, and documented work limitations to build a complete occupational picture.
Structured Vocational Interview
A focused 60–75 minute interview conducted remotely. We document your functional limitations, work history, and transferable skills in your own words.
Transferable Skills Analysis
We identify what jobs, if any, your skills and education qualify you for — and document why your service-connected conditions eliminate those options.
Labor Market Analysis
We research current occupational data using DOT classifications and O*NET to determine whether suitable work actually exists for someone with your specific limitations.
Written Vocational Opinion Report
A formally structured, citation-supported report written in the language VA raters and BVA judges expect — delivered in 5–7 business days.
Why $1,599?
Independent vocational opinions vary widely in quality and cost. Here's how we compare.
| WHAT YOU'RE COMPARING | TDIU VOCATIONAL SERVICES | INDUSTRY RANGE |
|---|---|---|
| Flat fee (no hourly billing) | $1,599 | Often hourly or unknown upfront |
| Free case fit check | Always | Rarely included |
| CRC-credentialed report | Yes | Not always — credentials vary widely |
| Years of TDIU-specific experience | 20+ years | Varies |
| Turnaround time | 5–7 business days | 30–60 days at many firms |
| Expert witness available | 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.
You're not paying for a report. You're paying for what's in it.
Jacquelyn Schabacker, MA, CRC, LPC, RSW is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience in vocational evaluation. She has served as a vocational expert in hundreds of Social Security Disability cases and TDIU assessments for the U.S. Government, and has written methodological opinions accepted by VA raters and BVA judges nationwide.
The CRC credential — the professional standard in vocational rehabilitation — is recognized by the Social Security Administration for expert witness roles. When a BVA judge reviews a vocational opinion, CRC certification signals that authority.
Narrow focus. Every assessment we conduct is built around TDIU employability — not general vocational counseling. That focus shows up in how we structure interviews, cite occupational data, and write conclusions VA decision-makers expect.