Activities of Daily Living

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) are the everyday tasks people handle to care for themselves and manage a home, like bathing, dressing, cooking, and getting around. For SSDI claims, they show the SSA how a medical condition affects a person’s day-to-day function beyond what a diagnosis alone reveals.

What Are Some Activities of Daily Living Examples?

Activities of Daily Living, found in the SSA-3373 function report, is used to evaluate how a claimant performs daily tasks. The Activities of Daily Living form helps SSA determine if a person is eligible for benefits based upon their physical and mental limitations. The questionnaire covers a large range of topics including, but not limited to:

• Bathing and dressing
• Eating and drinking
• Using the bathroom
• Grooming (e.g., brushing teeth, shaving)
• Walking and standing
• Household chores (e.g., cooking, cleaning)
• Shopping and driving
• Social activities (e.g., visiting friends and family)
• Work and education

The SSA will use this activities of daily living function report to determine whether an individual meets the requirements to be deemed disabled. It is important to fill out the form honestly and completely to give the SSA a clear picture of how a condition(s) affect an individual’s life.

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