How to Answer “How Well Do You Get Along with Authority Figures?” on SSA Form 3373 (Function Report)
Many people freeze at Question 20(h) on SSA Form 3373: “How well do you get along with authority figures?” This question is about much more than whether you “like” bosses or landlords. It helps Social Security understand how your medical conditions affect your ability to respond to supervision, correction, and rules in a work-like setting.
How to Answer “For how long can you pay attention?” on SSA Form 3373 (Function Report)
Question 20(d) on SSA Form 3373 asks, “For how long can you pay attention?” This guide explains what SSA is really looking for, how to think about your usual attention span in minutes, and how pain, fatigue, ADHD, depression, or anxiety can break your focus. Learn ways to describe tools you use, fluctuating days, and when the Remarks section might help you show your real day-to-day limits.
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.