Vocational Expert Witness | Life Care Planner

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Dr. Jeffrey Kiel is the Managing Partner of Vocational Solutions, LLC, headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, and is nationally recognized for his distinguished expertise in forensic vocational rehabilitation and life care planning. With about 25 years of experience, Dr. Kiel brings a depth and breadth of knowledge that sets him apart from others in his field. Dr. Kiel is regularly retained in complex litigation involving Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance, personal injury, employment discrimination, medical malpractice, workers’ compensation, and long-term disability claims. His ability to integrate clinical, vocational, and economic factors into well-supported, objective evaluations makes him a respected contributor in both plaintiff and defense matters. He has served as a forensic vocational rehabilitation expert witness and life care planner across multiple states, providing expert testimony in a wide range of legal matters. Notably, Dr. Kiel has testified in over 7,000 Social Security Administration appeal hearings as a vocational expert, demonstrating a consistent record of reliability, analytical precision, and clear communication in formal adjudicative settings. Dr. Kiel has also served for 17 years as an approved vendor for the State of Texas and had served on a United States Attorney’s Office case, further distinguishing his career with governmental-level trust and professional reliability. He holds multiple professional credentials, including: Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) Certified Life Care Planner (CLCP) Certified Vocational Evaluator (CVE) Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist (CEAS) Registered Forensic Vocational Expert Witness (RFVEW) Diplomate, American Board of Vocational Experts (ABVE/D) In addition to his judicial work, Dr. Kiel’s practice has included non-judicial vocational assessments and life care planning for individuals with a wide range of disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders, orthopedic and neurological injuries, traumatic brain injury, amputations, psychiatric conditions, learning disabilities, hearing and visual impairments, veterans with service-connected disabilities, and transitional-age youth. Dr. Kiel is also committed to service beyond the courtroom. He donates his time and expertise to support individuals with disabilities in the community, particularly veterans, reflecting his dedication to the field’s human impact. Known for his objectivity, professional integrity, and ability to communicate complex information with clarity, Dr. Kiel is often consulted for challenging cases and enjoys mentoring others in the field of vocational rehabilitation and life care planning.