It is silly what is required. I found myself wondering if they were testing just how sick I really was. I received the SSA Function Report, along with 2 DDS forms for Pain & Fatigue, all at the same time, for a total of 19 pages. The cover letter stated they must be returned withinin 15 days from the date of the letter. The letter was dated Monday of one week, but not postmarked until Friday. By the time I received them, I had one day to complete so they could be back in the 15-day time frame. It was impossible.

The pain questionnaire was the last one I completed, and by that time I was getting snappy. For one question I responded "Asked and answered, see question 5". Another I answered "This is redundant". But my personal best was in response to the question that asked what activity caused me the greatest pain. I responded "Filling in 19 pages of forms".

They approved me at the initial determination level, so I guess I didn't do myself that much harm.