Social Security Disability Hearings
- Analysis of claimant work histories and past relevant work
- Evaluation of exertional and skill requirements
- Transferable skills analysis
- Impartial, evidence-based vocational opinions
Professional Profile
Vocational Expert
Social Security Disability Hearings
Professional vocational expertise in Social Security disability hearings, vocational rehabilitation, and occupational analysis.
Professional Background
Linda Hunt, MS, CRC is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with a Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of North Texas and professional experience in vocational rehabilitation, disability evaluation, occupational analysis, and employment-related services.
Since March 2025, Linda has been contracted with the Social Security Administration as a Vocational Expert. Her work involves analyzing claimants’ work histories, classifying past employment, and evaluating transferable skills in connection with Social Security disability hearings.
Her professional background also includes serving as a Vocational Counselor Senior Analyst with Cigna, subsequently acquired by New York Life, where she evaluated occupational requirements, educational and physical demands of employment, transferable skills, and workplace accommodations. She collaborated with physicians, human resources and benefits coordinators, and management personnel.
Previously, Linda served as a Vocational Case Manager with Goodwill Industries and completed an internship with the Brain Injury Network of Dallas.
Certified Rehabilitation CounselorCRC #00235917
Master of ScienceRehabilitation Counseling
University of North Texas · 2016
University of North Texas · 2016
Bachelor of ScienceSociology / Applied Arts and Sciences
University of North Texas · 2013
University of North Texas · 2013
Areas of Expertise
Professional knowledge and experience across disability hearings, vocational rehabilitation, and occupational analysis.
Vocational Rehabilitation
- Vocational counseling and assessment
- Return-to-work planning
- Workplace accommodation considerations
- Coordination with medical and employment professionals
Vocational Analysis
- Occupational and transferable skills analysis
- Review of education, training, and work experience
- Assessment of occupational requirements
- Evaluation of vocational factors affecting employment
Career History
MARCH 2025 – PRESENT
Vocational Expert – Social Security Administration
Hunt Vocational Resources, LLC
Analyze claimants’ work histories, classify prior employment, and assess transferable skills in connection with Social Security disability hearings.
JUNE 2017 – AUGUST 2025
Vocational Counselor Senior Analyst
Cigna / New York Life · Houston, Texas
Evaluated occupational requirements and transferable skills, recommended workplace accommodations, and collaborated with physicians, human resources, and management.
JANUARY 2017 – JUNE 2017
Vocational Case Manager
Goodwill Industries · Los Angeles, California
Developed individualized employment plans and coordinated vocational services for participants with disabilities.
JANUARY 2016 – JUNE 2016
Internship Student
Brain Injury Network of Dallas · Plano, Texas
Developed a supported employment program for individuals with brain injuries.