If the information required in DI 28020.150C.1. is not in the file, consider contact with a third party if one is available as defined
in DI 23007.001C.
If the source is a non-medical source (see DI 24503.020) or entity identified by the individual, follow the guidelines in for requesting
assistance in obtaining detailed information relating to the vocational therapy performance,
see DI 22505.008 B.5. The individual may be a job or training coach, rehabilitation counselor, or other
party that closely worked with the individual during the course of the individual's
training to obtain detailed information relating to the vocational therapy performance.
If additional documentation is obtained, this information can be recorded in an SSA-5002
Report of Contact or a case note in DCPS imaged to the DDE.
Example:
After the CPD, a Title II beneficiary completed specialized training to repair small
appliances. The individual provided the name of the rehabilitation program and course
and provided contact information for the instructor on the SSA-454. The adjudicator
contacted the instructor and obtained information regarding the length of the course,
the content and nature of the training, the names of specific small appliances that
the individual learned about and practiced repair of in the training environment,
and a description of the individual's performance in the program. The instructor verified
that the individual successfully completed the program and demonstrated a level of
understanding that could be applied to vocational settings in the field. The adjudicator
documented this information in an SSA-5002 Report of Contact.