SSA-3373 - Current

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Function Report - Adult

SSA-3373 - Current

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Form SSA-3373 (10-2020)
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Social Security Administration

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FUNCTION REPORT - ADULT
READ ALL OF THIS INFORMATION BEFORE
YOU BEGIN COMPLETING THIS FORM
IF YOU NEED HELP
If you need help with this form, complete as much of it as you can and call the phone
number provided on the letter sent with the form, or contact the person who asked you to
complete the form. If you need the address or phone number for the office that provided
the form, you can get it by calling Social Security at 1-800-772-1213.

The information that you give us on this form will be used by the office that makes the
disability decision on your disability claim. You can help them by completing as much of
the form as you can.
It is important that you tell us about your activities and abilities.
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Print or type.
DO NOT LEAVE ANSWERS BLANK. If you do not know the answer or the
answer is "none" or "does not apply," please write "don't know" or "none" or "does
not apply."
Do not ask a doctor or hospital to complete this form.
Be sure to explain an answer if the question asks for an explanation, or if you think
you need to explain an answer.
If more space is needed to answer any questions, use the "REMARKS" section on
Page 10, and show the number of the question being answered.

REMEMBER TO GIVE US THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE PERSON
COMPLETING THIS FORM ON PAGE 10

Function Report - Adult - Form SSA-3373-BK

HOW TO COMPLETE THIS FORM

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Privacy Act Statements
Collection and Use of Personal Information
Sections 205(a), 223(d), and 1631 of the Social Security Act, as amended, allow us to collect
this information. Furnishing us this information is voluntary. However, failing to provide all or
part of the information may prevent an accurate and timely decision on any claim filed.
We will use the information you provide to make a determination of eligibility for benefits.
We may also share your information for the following purposes, called routine uses:
• To contractors and other Federal agencies, as necessary, for the purpose of assisting
the Social Security Administration (SSA) in the efficient administration of its programs;
and
• To applicants, claimants, prospective applicants or claimants, other than the data
subject, their authorized representatives or representative payees to the extent
necessary to pursue Social Security claims and to representative payees when the
information pertains to individuals for whom they serve as representative payees, for the
purpose of assisting SSA in administering its representative payment responsibilities
under the Act and assisting the representative payees in performing their duties as
payees, including receiving and accounting for benefits for individuals for whom they
serve as payees.
In addition, we may share this information in accordance with the Privacy Act and other Federal
laws. For example, where authorized, we may use and disclose this information in computer
matching programs, in which our records are compared with other records to establish or verify
a person's eligibility for Federal benefit programs and for repayment of incorrect or delinquent
debts under these programs.
A list of additional routine uses is available in our Privacy Act System of Records Notices
(SORN) 60-0089, entitled Claims Folders System, as published in the Federal Register (FR) on
April 1, 2003, at FR 15784, and 60-0320, entitled Electronic Disability Claim File, as published
in the FR on December 22, 2003, at 68 FR 71210. Additional information, and a full listing of all
our SORNs, is available on our website at https://ssa.gov/privacy.

Paperwork Reduction Act Statement - This information collection meets the requirements of
44 U.S.C. § 3507, as amended by section 2 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. You do
not need to answer these questions unless we display a valid Office of Management and
Budget control number. We estimate that it will take about 61 minutes to read the instructions,
gather the facts, and answer the questions. SEND OR BRING THE COMPLETED FORM TO
YOUR LOCAL SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICE. You can find your local Social Security office
through SSA's website at www.socialsecurity.gov. Offices are also listed under U. S.
Government agencies in your telephone directory or you may call Social Security at
1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778). You may send comments regarding this burden estimate
or any other aspect of this collection, including suggestions for reducing this burden to: SSA, 6401
Security Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401. Send only comments relating to our time
estimate to this address, not the completed form.
PLEASE REMOVE THIS SHEET BEFORE RETURNING
THE COMPLETED FORM.

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FUNCTION REPORT - ADULT
How your illnesses, injuries, or conditions limit your activities
For SSA Use Only
Do not write in this box.

Anyone who makes or causes to be made a false statement or representation of material fact for use in determining
a payment under the Social Security Act, or knowingly conceals or fails to disclose an event with an intent to affect an
initial or continued right to payment, commits a crime punishable under Federal law by fine, imprisonment, or both,
and may be subject to administrative sanctions.

SECTION A - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. NAME OF DISABLED PERSON (First, Middle Initial, Last)

2. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

3. YOUR DAYTIME TELEPHONE NUMBER (If there is no telephone number where you can be reached,
please give us a daytime number where we can leave a message for you.)
Your Number
Area Code

Message Number

None

Phone Number

4. a. Where do you live? (Check one.)
House

Apartment

Boarding House

Shelter

Group Home

Other (What?)

Nursing Home

b. With whom do you live? (Check one.)
Alone

With Family

With Friends

Other (Describe relationship.)

SECTION B - INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR ILLNESSES, INJURIES, OR CONDITIONS
5. How do your illnesses, injuries, or conditions limit your ability to work?

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SECTION C - INFORMATION ABOUT DAILY ACTIVITIES
6. Describe what you do from the time you wake up until going to bed.

7. Do you take care of anyone else such as a wife/husband, children, grandchildren,
parents, friend, other?

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

If "YES," for whom do you care, and what do you do for them?

8. Do you take care of pets or other animals?
If "YES," what do you do for them?

9. Does anyone help you care for other people or animals?
If "YES," who helps, and what do they do to help?

10. What were you able to do before your illnesses, injuries, or conditions that you can't do now?

11. Do the illnesses, injuries, or conditions affect your sleep?
If "YES," how?

12. PERSONAL CARE (Check here

if NO PROBLEM with personal care.)

a. Explain how your illnesses, injuries, or conditions affect your ability to:
Dress
Bathe
Care for hair
Shave
Feed self
Use the toilet
Other

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b. Do you need any special reminders to take care of personal
needs and grooming?

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Yes

No

Yes

No

If "YES," what type of help or reminders are needed?

c. Do you need help or reminders taking medicine?
If "YES," what kind of help do you need?

13. MEALS
a. Do you prepare your own meals?
Yes
If "Yes," what kind of food do you prepare? (For example, sandwiches, frozen dinners, or complete
meals with several courses.)

No

How often do you prepare food or meals? (For example, daily, weekly, monthly.)

How long does it take you?
Any changes in cooking habits since the illness, injuries, or conditions began?

b. If "No," explain why you cannot or do not prepare meals.

14. HOUSE AND YARD WORK
a. List household chores, both indoors and outdoors, that you are able to do. (For example,
cleaning, laundry, household repairs, ironing, mowing, etc.)

b. How much time does it take you, and how often do you do each of these things?

c. Do you need help or encouragement doing these things?
If "YES," what help is needed?

d. If you don't do house or yard work, explain why not.

Yes

No

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15. GETTING AROUND
a. How often do you go outside?
If you don't go out at all, explain why not.

b. When going out, how do you travel? (Check all that apply.)
Walk

Drive a car

Ride in a car

Ride a bicycle

Other (Explain)

Use public transportation
c. When going out, can you go out alone?

Yes

No

Yes

No

If "NO," explain why you can't go out alone.

d. Do you drive?
If you don't drive, explain why not.

16. SHOPPING
a. If you do any shopping, do you shop: (Check all that apply.)
In stores

By phone

By mail

By computer

b. Describe what you shop for.

c. How often do you shop and how long does it take?

17. MONEY
a. Are you able to:
Pay bills

Yes

No

Handle a savings account

Yes

No

Count change

Yes

No

Use a checkbook/money orders

Yes

No

Yes

No

Explain all "NO" answers.

b. Has your ability to handle money changed since the illnesses,
injuries, or conditions began?
If "YES," explain how the ability to handle money has changed.

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18. HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
a. What are your hobbies and interests? (For example, reading, watching TV, sewing, playing sports, etc.)

b. How often and how well do you do these things?

c. Describe any changes in these activities since the illnesses, injuries, or conditions began.

19. SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
a. How do you spend time with others? (Check all that apply.)
In person

On the phone

Email

Video Chat (for example Skype or Facetime)

Texting

Mail

Other (Explain)

b. Describe the kinds of things you do with others.

How often do you do these things?
c. List the places you go on a regular basis. (For example, church, community center, sports events,
social groups, etc.)

Do you need to be reminded to go places?

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

How often do you go and how much do you take part?

Do you need someone to accompany you?
If "YES", explain.

d. Do you have any problems getting along with family, friends, neighbors, or others?
If "YES," explain.

e. Describe any changes in social activities since the illnesses, injuries, or conditions began.

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SECTION D - INFORMATION ABOUT ABILITIES
20. a. Check any of the following items that your illnesses, injuries, or conditions affect:
Lifting

Walking

Stair Climbing

Understanding

Squatting

Sitting

Seeing

Following Instructions

Bending

Kneeling

Memory

Using Hands

Standing

Talking

Completing Tasks

Getting Along With Others

Reaching

Hearing

Concentration

Please explain how your illnesses, injuries, or conditions affect each of the items you checked. (For
example, you can only lift [how many pounds], or you can only walk [how far])

b. Are you:

Right Handed?

Left Handed?

c. How far can you walk before needing to stop and rest?
If you have to rest, how long before you can resume walking?

d. For how long can you pay attention?
e. Do you finish what you start? (For example, a conversation, chores,
reading, watching a movie.)

Yes

No

f. How well do you follow written instructions? (For example, a recipe.)

g. How well do you follow spoken instructions?

h. How well do you get along with authority figures? (For example, police, bosses, landlords
or teachers.)

i. Have you ever been fired or laid off from a job because of problems getting
along with other people?
If "YES," please explain.

If "YES," please give name of employer.

Yes

No

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j. How well do you handle stress?

k. How well do you handle changes in routine?

Yes

l. Have you noticed any unusual behavior or fears?
If "YES," please explain.

21. Do you use any of the following? (Check all that apply.)
Crutches

Cane

Hearing Aid

Walker

Brace/Splint

Glasses/Contact Lenses

Wheelchair

Artificial Limb

Artificial Voice Box

Other (Explain)
Which of these were prescribed by a doctor?

When was it prescribed?

When do you need to use these aids?

No

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22. Do you currently take any medicines for your illnesses, injuries, or conditions?
If "YES, "do any of your medicines cause side effects?

Yes

No

Yes

No

If "YES," please explain. (Do not list all of the medicines that you take. List only the medicines that cause
side effects.)
NAME OF MEDICINE

SIDE EFFECTS YOU HAVE

SECTION E - REMARKS
Use this section for any added information you did not show in earlier parts of this form. When you are
done with this section (or if you didn't have anything to add), be sure to complete the fields at the bottom of
this page.

Name of person completing this form (Please print)

Date (MM/DD/YYYY)

Address (Number and Street)

Email address (optional)

City

State

ZIP Code


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File TitleFunction Report- Adult
SubjectFunction Report- Adult- Form SSA-3373-BK
AuthorSSA
File Modified2021-04-05
File Created2020-11-18

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