VA Form 28-8861 at a glance
What it is: VA Form 28-8861 is the Department of Veterans Affairs Request for Medical Services - Chapter 31.
Where and when to file: After Part II, return the form to the Vocational Rehabilitation and Counseling Division.
Part I is to be completed by a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist or Counseling Psychologist.
A filled-in VA Form 28-8861 example: a referral for a medical examination

How to fill out VA Form 28-8861, box by box
Address, service dates, VA file number and DOB
Rehabilitation objective and anticipated date
Service-connected and nonservice-connected disabilities
Preferred day and time, signature, telephone and date
Part II, to be completed by medical personnel

Part II is to be completed by medical personnel.
The veteran named is a participant under Chapter 31, Title 38, U.S.C. Determine whether he or she needs medical or dental treatment and, if needed, provide under appropriate VA Regulations.
If the veteran's medical condition either requires a leave of absence or makes training or employment questionable, include this information in item 16.
Enter the Report of Services Provided and Disposition of Case in 16A.
Check the box under 16B if applicable: Separate Medical Report Will Follow.
Sign in box 17, the Signature of Examining Physician, and enter the Date in box 18.
Common questions about VA Form 28-8861
Where do I file it?
After Part II, return the form to the Vocational Rehabilitation and Counseling Division.
Sources
[1] Request for Medical Services - Chapter 31 (VA Form 28-8861, AUG 1990), Department of Veterans Affairs (the Official source link on this page).






