OMB Control No. 2900-0092
Respondent Burden: 45 Minutes
Expiration Date: 08-31-2018
VA FORM
SEP 2015
28-1902w
REHABILITATION NEEDS INVENTORY (RNI)
Respondent Burden: We need this information for educational and vocational planning to help you make the best use of your vocational rehabilitation benefits.
Title 38, United States Code chapter 31, allows us to ask for this information. We estimate that you will need an average of 45 minutes to review the instructions, find
the information, and complete this form. VA cannot conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless a valid OMB control number is displayed. You are not
required to respond to a collection of information if this number is not displayed. Valid OMB control numbers can be located on the OMB Internet Page at
http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. If desired, you can call 1-800-827-1000 to get information on where to send comments or suggestions about this form.
Privacy Act Notice: VA will not disclose information collected on this form to any source other than what has been authorized under the Privacy Act of 1974 or
Title 38, Code of Federal Regulations 1.576 for routine uses (i.e., to determine entitlement to vocational rehabilitation benefits and to plan a program of rehabilitation
services) as identified in the VA system of records, 58VA21/22/28, Compensation, Pension, Education, and Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Records - VA,
published in the Federal Register. Your obligation to respond is voluntary. Giving us your SSN account information is voluntary. Refusal to provide your SSN by itself
will not result in the denial of benefits. VA will not deny an individual benefits for refusing to provide his or her SSN unless the disclosure of the SSN is required by a
Federal Statute of law in effect prior to January 1, 1975, and still in effect. Information submitted is subject to verification through computer matching programs with
other agencies.
1. NAME
(First, middle, last)
3. CURRENT ADDRESS
2. TELEPHONE NUMBER(S)
7. CLAIM NUMBER
4a. E-MAIL ADDRESS 1
HOME PHONE NUMBER CELL PHONE NUMBER
8. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
12. HOW DO YOU EXPECT THIS PROGRAM TO HELP YOU?
13. WHAT ARE THE JOBS OR CAREER FIELDS YOU ARE MOST INTERESTED IN?
14A. HAVE YOU EVER PARTICIPATED
IN A PROGRAM OF VOCATIONAL
REHABILITATION BEFORE?
14B. CHECK ALL THAT APPLY IN WHICH YOU HAVE PARTICIPATED
YES
(If "Yes," complete Items 14B and 14C)
NO
A
B
STATUS
AVERAGE GROSS
MONTHLY SALARY
DESCRIBE JOB DUTIES IN DETAIL
OTHER (Please explain)
VA VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
STATE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
PRIVATEWORKER'S COMP
14C. LIST ANY TYPE OF SERVICES YOU WERE PROVIDED
(i.e., training, medical, vocational testing, functional capacities, job search activities):
JOB TITLE
COMPANY NAME
PERMANENT POSITION
TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT OR CONTRACT
REASON FOR LEAVING
DATES
FROM TO
FULL TIME
PART TIME
AVERAGE GROSS
MONTHLY SALARY
JOB TITLE
15. CIVILIAN EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: Please start with your most current position.
COMPANY NAME
PERMANENT POSITION
TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT OR CONTRACT
DATES
FROM TO
STATUS
FULL TIME
PART TIME
EMPLOYMENT
Please fill out each area as completely as possible. If you have a resume, please attach it.
SUPERSEDES VA FORM 28-1902w, FEB 2012,
WHICH WILL NOT BE USED
NO
YES NO
YES
WORK PHONE NUMBER
6. MARITAL STATUS
5. GENDER
MALE
FEMALE
4b. E-MAIL ADDRESS 2
9. CLAIMING DEPENDENTS?
#
10. NICKNAME/AKA 11. EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
CONTACT NAME
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER CONTACT RELATIONSHIP
14. HAVE YOU EVER PARTICIPATED IN OR ARE CURRENTLY PARTICIPATING IN A VA EDUCATION BENEFIT PROGRAM?
HIGHEST RANK ACHIEVED:
C
B
D
A
B
C
AVERAGE GROSS
MONTHLY SALARY
JOB TITLE
COMPANY NAME
PERMANENT POSITION
TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT OR CONTRACT
DATES
FROM TO
STATUS
FULL TIME
PART TIME
AVERAGE GROSS
MONTHLY SALARY
JOB TITLE
COMPANY NAME
PERMANENT POSITION
TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT OR CONTRACT
DATES
FROM
ARMY
ARMY NAVY
YES NO
AIR FORCE MARINES COAST GUARD
COAST GUARDMARINESAIR FORCENAVYARMY
NAVY AIR FORCE MARINES COAST GUARD
TO
STATUS
FULL TIME
PART TIME
DESCRIBE JOB DUTIES IN DETAIL
REASON FOR LEAVING
DESCRIBE JOB DUTIES IN DETAIL
REASON FOR LEAVING
DESCRIBE JOB DUTIES IN DETAIL
REASON FOR LEAVING
16. MILITARY WORK HISTORY: What did you do in the military? Please fill out the following area as completely as possible.
Please start with your last assignment.
DATES
FROM
JOB TITLE
TO
LIST ANY HONORS AND COMMENDATIONS
DATES
AVERAGE GROSS
MONTHLY SALARY
DESCRIBE JOB DUTIES IN DETAIL
FROM
RANK
JOB TITLE
TO
LIST ANY HONORS AND COMMENDATIONS
AVERAGE GROSS
MONTHLY SALARY
DESCRIBE JOB DUTIES IN DETAIL
RANK
DATES
FROM
JOB TITLE
TO
LIST ANY HONORS AND COMMENDATIONS
AVERAGE GROSS
MONTHLY SALARY
DESCRIBE JOB DUTIES IN DETAIL
RANK
15. CIVILIAN EMPLOYMENT HISTORY (CONTINUED)
VA FORM 28-1902w, SEP 2015
HIGHEST RANK ACHIEVED: ARMED SERVICES:
ARMED SERVICES:
ARMED SERVICES:HIGHEST RANK ACHIEVED:
17. WOULD IT BE POSSIBLE FOR YOU TO RETURN TO WORK IN A FORMER OCCUPATION OR FOR A FORMER EMPLOYER?
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19. PLEASE EXPLAIN WHAT YOU DID DURING PERIODS OF UNEMPLOYMENT 3 MONTHS OR LONGER:
18. WHAT WORK SKILLS DID YOU USE IN YOUR PREVIOUS POSITIONS THAT YOU THINK YOU MAY BE ABLE TO USE IN A NEW JOB?
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Please fill out the area below regarding your education/training background as completely as possible.
Please include vocational, college, on-the-job, and other training. NOTE: Please include civilian and military schools/training.
20. MARK HIGHEST LEVEL COMPLETED:
21A. NAME OF SCHOOL
FROM
1
21B. DATES (MM/YYYY)
21E. MAJOR COURSE
OF STUDY
21C.
GPA
21D.
CREDITS/
CLOCK
HOURS
TO
22A. WHAT SUBJECTS DID YOU LIKE? 22B. WHAT SUBJECTS DID YOU DISLIKE?
2
3
1
2
3
23A. DO YOU HAVE ANY CURRENT VOCATIONAL
CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSES?
(If "Yes," complete Items 23B and 23C)
DISABILITIES
List and describe your service-connected disability(ies). Please list the disability(ies) in order of severity.
23B. LIST CERTIFICATES/LICENSES
(Apprentices or journeyman card, truck driver/CDL, etc.)
25A. SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITY
26B. RATING
(%)
1
25C. WHAT DIFFICULTIES ARE YOU EXPERIENCING DUE TO YOUR
DISABILITIES?
2
25B. RATING
(%)
23C. DATE
EXPIRES
3
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
MISSED WORK TIME
26C. WHAT DIFFICULTIES ARE YOU EXPERIENCING DUE TO YOUR
DISABILITIES?
26A. NON SERVICE-CONNECTED
DISABILITY
27. HAS YOUR SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITY(IES) AFFECTED YOU IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF WORK? (Check all that apply)
JOB PERFORMANCE
JOB SATISFACTION
CO-WORKER RELATIONS
MANAGER RELATIONS
VA FORM 28-1902w, SEP 2015
21F. DEGREE (if any),
YEAR RECEIVED
24. HAVE YOU BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH A LEARNING DISABILITY? (If "Yes," please describe below):
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OTHER (Please explain)
MILITARY WORK HISTORY (CONTINUED)
SOME HS - HIGHEST GRADE COMPLETED: HS - YEAR GED - YEAR
MASTER DOCTORAL
BACHELORASSOCIATE
NOYES
31. DO YOU RECEIVE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING? (Check all that apply)
32. DO YOU HAVE A CLAIM PENDING FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING? (Check all that apply)
30. ARE ANY OF YOUR DISABILITIES WORSENING?
28. ARE ANY OF YOUR DISABILITIES IMPROVING? 29. ARE YOUR DISABILITIES STABLE?
MEDICAL TREATMENT
Please describe medical treatment you have received or are receiving.
33A. CONDITION
33B. NAME OF VA OR PRIVATE
MEDICAL FACILITY
33C. HOW OFTEN SEEN
FOR TREATMENT
33D. MEDICATION(S) PRESCRIBED
34A. DO YOU HAVE MEDICAL NEEDS
THAT ARE NOT BEING MET?
34B. WHAT DO YOU NEED?
(If "Yes," complete Item 34B)
(If "Yes," complete Item 35B)
(If "Yes," complete Item 36B)
35A. DO YOU USE ANY ADAPTIVE
EQUIPMENT SUCH AS BRACES,
ARTIFICIAL LIMBS, HEARING AIDS,
ETC?
35B. PLEASE DESCRIBE YOUR ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT
36A. ARE THERE OTHER PROBLEMS
OR ISSUES WITH WHICH YOU
WOULD LIKE HELP?
36B. PLEASE LIST OTHER PROBLEMS OR ISSUES WITH WHICH YOU WOULD LIKE HELP
37. DO YOU HAVE ANY PENDING VA CLAIMS? 38. DO YOU NEED INFORMATION ABOUT OTHER VA BENEFITS OR PROGRAMS?
VA FORM 28-1902w, SEP 2015
(If "Yes," please describe below) (If "Yes," please describe below)
MISCELLANEOUS
The following information will be used for employment planning purposes.
39A. DO YOU: 39B. DO YOU HAVE STABLE
HOUSING AT PRESENT?
(If "No," complete Item 39C)
39C. DESCRIBE YOUR CURRENT LIVING SITUATION:
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40A. WHAT MODE OF TRANSPORTATION DO YOU USE?
40B. HOW FAR ARE YOU WILLING TO COMMUTE FOR WORK AND/OR
SCHOOL?
40C. DO YOU HAVE A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE?
DISABILITIES (CONTINUED)
NO NOYESYES NOYES
RETIREMENT (Military/civilian)
ALIMONY/CHILD SUPPORT
SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY INCOME (SSDI/SSI)
WORKERS COMPENSATION BENEFITS WELFARE ASSISTANCE
MEDICARE/MEDICAID
OTHERUNEMPLOYMENT
DISABILITY PENSION (Military/civilian)
DISABILITY PENSION (Military/civilian)
UNEMPLOYMENT OTHER
MEDICARE/MEDICAID
WELFARE ASSISTANCEWORKERS COMPENSATION BENEFITS
SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY INCOME (SSDI/SSI)
ALIMONY/CHILD SUPPORT
RETIREMENT (Military/civilian)
NO
NO
NO
YES
OWN
OTHER
OTHERPERSONAL
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
RENT
NO
YES NO
YESYES NO
YES
YES NO
YES
PROTECTION OF PRIVACY INFORMATION STATEMENT
(For use by counselees and rehabilitation program participants)
I have been informed and understand that the information requested in this and any later interviews is requested under the authorization of Title 38,
United States Code, 1.576, Veterans Benefits. This information is needed to assist in vocational and educational planning, to authorize my receipt of
rehabilitation services, to develop a record of my vocational progress, and to assure I obtain the best results from my rehabilitation program. I
understand that the information I provide will not be used for any other purpose and that my responses may be disclosed outside the VA only if the
disclosure is authorized under the Privacy Act of 1974, including the routine uses identified in VA system of records, 58VA21/22/28, Compensation,
Pension, Education, and Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Records-VA, published in the Federal Register. Generally, disclosures under the
authority of a routine use will be made to develop my claim for vocational rehabilitation benefits under title 38, United States Code.
My giving the requested information is voluntary. I understand that the following results might occur if I do not give this information:
(1) I may not receive the maximum benefit either from counseling or from my education or rehabilitation program.
(2) If certain information is required before I may enter a VA program, my failure to give the information may result in my not receiving the
education or rehabilitation benefit for which I have applied.
(3) If I am in a program in which information on my progress is required, my failure to give this information may result in my not receiving
further benefits or services.
My failure to give this information will not have a negative effect on any other benefit to which I may be entitled.
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT the information I have given above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
SIGNATURE OF CASE MANAGER OR VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSELOR (VRC) DATE SIGNED
VA FORM 28-1902w, SEP 2015
SIGNATURE OF VETERAN DATE SIGNED
41. ARE YOU WILLING TO RELOCATE FOR A JOB?
MISCELLANEOUS (CONTINUED)
42. IF YOU HAVE HAD A HISTORY OF OR ARE CURRENTLY DEALING WITH LEGAL ISSUES, PLEASE SELECT AND DESCRIBE BELOW:
43. IF YOU HAVE HAD AND/OR PRESENTLY HAVE SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES, PLEASE SELECT AND DESCRIBE BELOW:
44. IF YOU HAVE A HISTORY OF OR ARE CURRENTLY IN ON-GOING TREATMENT(S) FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE(S), PLEASE DESCRIBE BELOW:
45. DID ANYONE HELP YOU COMPLETE THIS FORM? DATE COMPLETED
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NO
YES NO
BANKRUPTCY
ALCOHOL
DRUGS (Illicit) DRUGS (Prescription)
OTHER
MISDEMEANOR PROBATION PAROLE OTHER N/AFELONY
YES
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