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Devin Lessne, MA, MS, CRC, CDMS, ABVE/D, IPEC, CVE, ICVEVocational Expert Services, Inc.  Beth Leitman, MS, CRC, CVE, CDMS, IPECVocational Expert Services, Inc. Evaluating wage-earning 

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When a worker is injured, there are many different areas that are examined to determine the impact an injury has had on an individual’s ability. 

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What is a Labor Market Survey? An important aspect of a vocational assessment in divorce cases is that of a labor market survey (LMS).

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When people are injured on the job, Workers’ Compensation (a.k.a., workers’ comp) can offer a means of assisting employees while they recover by offering them benefits. 

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How Does a Vocational Evaluation Benefit Me? It can be beneficial to have a Vocational Expert (VE) in a divorce case.

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Long-term disability insurance provides coverage to a policyholder when they meet the policy’s definition of disability. Long-term disability claims often hinge on whether the claimant can perform work activities within the limitations caused by a medical condition.

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MS. Kelly Ann Grimm

MA, CRC, CVE, IPEC

Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant

Ms. Kelly Ann Grimm earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Excelsior University and studied nursing at Phillips Beth Israel School of Nursing. She is a Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) and a Certified Life Care Planner (CLCP) with experience in life care planning, medical-legal consulting, burns and traumatic injuries, and rehabilitation management. Ms. Grimm has extensive experience working in burn centers and intensive care units and is associated with numerous affiliations including the American Association of Critical Care Nurses, American Nurses Association, American Burn Association, and the Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors. She is also affiliated with the International Commission of Health Care Certifications and the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals.

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