Dr. San Filippo has been practicing as a Vocational Rehabilitation counselor and Vocational Expert for more than 25 years. He has evaluated and testified in cases involving workers’ compensation, personal injury, divorce, employment, and social security matters.
Vocational Re-Employment Evaluation: This evaluation assesses an individual's vocational potential following a period of disability. The evaluation is made by a certified disability management specialist from a review of available medical, educational, and vocational records, a personal interview with the injured worker, and an analysis of the worker's profile with federal, state, and local occupational data. The individual is evaluated based upon prevailing group health, worker's compensation, and social security benefits.
Vocational Analysis: This service analyzes the claimant’s age, physical and mental functional capacities, work and education history to assess whether the claimant is vocationally disabled based upon Social Security Administration standards. A Social Security Vocational Analysis report is prepared, which includes a summarization of the claimant’s medical records and vocational history, a telephonic interview with the claimant, and an analysis of the claimant’s vocational history, transferable skills, and vocational potential.
Occupational Analysis: A report of a specific occupation or industry's job description, worker trait factors, employment demands, and wage information.
Labor Market Survey: A survey and report of local employment trends, demands, and job availability based upon a specific occupation.
Vocational Testing: Administration of cognitive, affective, and vocational tests to assess an individual's interest, capabilities, and limitations to perform occupations she or he may be physically capable of performing. Their tests are beneficial for career changes, prior to entering college, prior to entering the job source, or vocational rehabilitation.
Social Security Evaluation: This evaluation assesses an individual's vocational potential based upon Social Security Rules and Regulations. The evaluation is made by a social security vocational expert from a review of available medical, educational, and vocational records, a personal interview with the injured worker, and an analysis of the worker's profile with the Social Security Rules and Regulations.
Expert Testimony: Dr. San Filippo provides vocational and mental health expert testimony for workers' compensation, personal injury, and social security matters. |
