 The examiner and representatives may also call or otherwise obtain statements from those who are known to the applicant like relatives, friends, acquaintances, neighbors, co-workers, and teachers.The questions will be asked in a manner in which evidence may be corroborated.The decision is made, based on whether or not the applicant is able to perform work that used to be done in the past or that the applicant is trained to do and is likely to be able to perform and find employment in the disability.