What someone earns today isn't necessarily what they're capable of earning. An earning-capacity evaluation examines education, work history, transferable skills, qualifications, limitations, availability, and the current labor market to determine what level of earnings can reasonably be supported by the evidence.

Getting hired and staying employed are two very different accomplishments. Someone may possess the skills to perform a job while struggling with reliability, communication, workplace changes, stress, or other demands that affect job retention. Understanding why can completely change the approach to employment planning.

Can someone have a significant disability and still be capable of working? Absolutely. But employability involves much more than completing a job task once. Understanding ability, sustainability, workplace demands, and support needs can reveal where someone is most likely to succeed.