How to Answer “How Well Do You Handle Changes in Routine?” on SSA Form 3373 (Question 20(k))
Question 20(k) on SSA Form 3373 looks small, after all it’s just one line about how you handle changes in routine. But, it tells Social Security a lot about your day-to-day functioning. This guide explains what SSA is really asking, how it ties into RFC, and how you can describe your own experience clearly and consistently.
How to Answer “How Well Do You Follow Written Instructions?” on the SSA Function Report for SSDI
Many people are surprised by how much Social Security can learn from the tiny question, “How well do you follow written instructions?” on Form SSA-3373. Those two lines help examiners understand how symptoms like pain, fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, or vision changes affect your ability to read, remember, and use written information in everyday life. This guide breaks down what SSA looks for, how this question fits into your overall disability picture, and simple ways people often describe their real-life experience.