StratComm is proud to support the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) Verbatim Hearing Recorder (VHR) program for the Office of Hearing Operations (OHO), providing services at over 400 Hearing Office (HO) locations nationwide. Our services include directing the scheduling, communication, and selection of more than 1,200 subcontractor VHRs across the U.S.
Our highly qualified VHRs attend disability appeal hearings before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), meticulously recording and electronically documenting each of the hundreds of thousands of annual hearings. This ensures that SSA maintains accurate and reliable records of all proceedings.
Initially contracted in 2015 to manage SSA’s VHR program in a single region, StratComm expanded to oversee VHR services for HO locations nationally by 2017. We now provide VHR services for 35,000 disability appeal hearings each month.
Since assuming leadership of the VHR program, StratComm has introduced significant efficiencies and streamlined communications between SSA and the VHRs. To further enhance the program, StratComm developed a custom proprietary web application, StratComm DASH (Dashboard and Scheduler for Hearings). Our centralized, strategic approach to streamlining the program has earned us positive CPARS rating from SSA for our effective administration. We have successfully facilitated the coordination of hearings, office locations, VHRs, and scheduling under one cohesive leadership umbrella.
In addition to our VHR services, StratComm is also contracted with the SSA to provide Vocational Expert witnesses (VEs) for disability appeal hearings in Regions 1 and 2. This dual service underscores our extensive expertise and capability in managing large-scale, complex programs, ensuring that SSA’s operations run smoothly and efficiently.
StratComm is currently seeking VHR 1099 contract positions nationwide. Apply today to join our team!
