The Short Answer
Form 25N is a North Carolina Industrial Commission form used to assign a Rehabilitation Professional to an injured worker's case. That professional — typically a registered nurse — acts as a case manager, coordinating medical treatment and vocational rehabilitation on your behalf. They must exercise independent professional judgment and follow NC Industrial Commission Rehabilitation Rules. While they cannot provide direct medical care, they work closely with your treating physicians and other caregivers to guide your recovery plan.
Form 25N is a form used by the North Carolina Industrial Commission regarding the assignment of a Rehabilitation Professional. This is usually a registered nurse, who must be qualified according to North Carolina Industrial Commission Rehabilitation Rules. Once the Rehabilitation Professional has been assigned pursuant to Rule 25N, the Rehabilitation Professional becomes a type of “case manager” for the injured worker and coordinates their medical and vocational rehabilitation.
The Rehabilitation Professional must make independent and professional judgment regarding the plan for the rehabilitation of the injured worker. The Rehabilitation Professional is not allowed to be a direct care giver for the injured worker, but assist and coordinates with the treating physicians and other care givers.
Key Takeaways
- Form 25N is the official NC Industrial Commission form that triggers the assignment of a Rehabilitation Professional to your workers' comp case.
- The Rehabilitation Professional is most often a registered nurse who must meet specific qualifications under NC Industrial Commission Rehabilitation Rules.
- Their role is that of a case manager — coordinating your medical care and vocational rehabilitation, not treating you directly.
- The Rehabilitation Professional must act with independent professional judgment and cannot simply advocate for the employer or insurer.
- Because this person coordinates your entire recovery plan, understanding their role and your rights around that assignment can meaningfully affect your case outcome.
