DARRELL TAYLOR

DARRELL TAYLOR specializes in providing vocational expert witness and consulting services to support Social Security Administration hearings before Administrative Law Judges. The contractor delivers expert testimony and analysis on labor market conditions, transferable skills, and occupational feasibility for individuals appealing denials of disability benefits. Their technical expertise lies in vocational assessment methodologies, U.S. Department of Labor occupational classifications, and the application of the Medical-Vocational Guidelines (Grid Rules) to complex disability claims. A key differentiator is their deep familiarity with SSA’s adjudication processes and the procedural requirements of administrative hearings, ensuring credible, defensible testimony that aligns with federal regulatory standards. The contractor maintains a consistent, long-standing relationship with the Social Security Administration, specifically supporting the Region 07 Hearing Office. Their work is narrowly focused on vocational expertise in the context of SSA’s disability determination system, indicating a specialized niche within federal administrative law proceedings. This recurring engagement suggests a trusted advisory role, with contract modifications reflecting sustained operational continuity and evolving procedural needs within the agency’s appeals framework. The primary NAICS code, 624310 — Vocational Rehabilitation Services — reflects direct involvement in assessing an individual’s capacity to engage in substantial gainful activity following disability. In practice, this means the contractor operates at the intersection of medical documentation, labor economics, and administrative law, offering authoritative vocational analyses critical to SSA’s benefit decisions. Their market positioning is that of a highly specialized service provider within the federal disability adjudication ecosystem, serving a niche but mission-critical function. As a sole proprietorship (Entity Structure 2J), DARRELL TAYLOR operates independently with no federal certifications on record. Based in Murphysboro, IL, the contractor’s geographic presence is localized, but their work supports a national federal program through remote testimony and consultation services, positioning them as a targeted, high-impact provider within the SSA’s vocational expert network.