How to Answer “For how long can you pay attention?” on SSA Form 3373 (Function Report)
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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.

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How to Answer “How Well Do You Follow Written Instructions?” on the SSA Function Report for SSDI
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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.

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