Yes! You can use AI to fill out Form SSA-454-BK, Continuing Disability Review Report

People often skip questions they think are irrelevant or they don’t know the answer to, leaving fields empty. On SSA-454, blanks can look like an oversight and may trigger follow-up calls, delays, or an incomplete review. If you truly don’t have the information, write “none,” “don’t know,” or “does not apply” exactly as the instructions say. This helps SSA distinguish missing information from a negative answer.

Many claimants list only their primary diagnosis and forget secondary conditions (e.g., depression/anxiety, pain, fatigue, side effects, or related physical limitations). This can lead to an incomplete picture of functional limitations and may affect the reviewer’s understanding of ongoing disability. Separately list each physical and mental condition that limits work, even if it seems “minor” compared to the main condition. Use Section 9 (Remarks) to add more than the provided lines.

A common issue is listing “my doctor” or a clinic name without the provider name, phone number, or address, or omitting the date last seen. This makes it harder for SSA to request records and can slow the review or result in missing evidence. Use medical bills, online portals, prescription labels, or internet searches to capture the facility name, treating provider, phone, and as much address detail as possible. If you don’t know the exact date, provide your best estimate in the requested YYYY/MM format.

The form repeatedly requests dates in a specific format (YYYYMM with a slash shown as YYYY/MM), but people often write “3/24,” “March 2024,” or leave out the year. Incorrect or ambiguous dates can cause confusion about timelines (last seen, attendance dates, start/stop dates) and may require SSA to contact you for clarification. Always write four-digit year and two-digit month (e.g., 2025/01). If you’re unsure, provide a best estimate rather than leaving it blank.

People frequently list only the medication name and omit why they take it, who prescribed it, or they forget over-the-counter medications. They also often write side effects in the medication table even though the form directs side effects to Section 9, or they forget side effects entirely. Missing medication context can weaken the record of ongoing treatment and functional impact. Use your medication containers or pharmacy list, include all prescription and non-prescription meds taken in the last 12 months, and document side effects clearly in Section 9 with the medication name.

Claimants often report only tests already completed and forget tests that were ordered but not yet done, or they list the test but not the facility/provider who ordered it. This can cause SSA to miss important upcoming evidence or delay development while trying to locate where records will be. Include both completed and scheduled tests, and name the healthcare provider or facility that ordered/scheduled them. If you don’t know details like body part for imaging, provide your best estimate (e.g., “MRI—lower back”).

People often answer “sometimes” because they don’t use a device at home, even though they rely on it whenever they leave the house. The form specifically notes that “always” may apply if you always use it outside your home, and incorrect frequency can understate limitations. This can affect how SSA evaluates mobility, safety, and functional capacity. Choose the frequency that reflects real-world need, and identify the prescribing provider if known.

The form uses two different timeframes: some questions are “within the last 12 months,” while others are “since the date of your last medical disability decision” (shown at the top of Page 3). People commonly answer using the wrong timeframe, which can lead to missing work attempts, support services, education, or training that occurred earlier than 12 months but after the last decision. This can create inconsistencies and prompt follow-up. Before answering, check which timeframe the question uses and respond accordingly.

Some claimants omit short-term jobs, self-employment, gig work, or “helping out” because they don’t consider it real work or they fear it will hurt their case. Incomplete work reporting can create credibility issues if SSA later finds earnings or work activity through records, and it may delay the review. Report any work since the last medical disability decision and indicate whether it was wages, self-employment, and whether you are currently working. If details are complex, clarify in Section 9 rather than leaving it out.

Section 2 requires someone other than your doctors who knows your condition and can help SSA reach you, but people sometimes list a provider, list someone who doesn’t answer calls, or omit phone/address details. If SSA cannot reach you, the review can stall or deadlines can be missed. Choose a dependable friend/relative/neighbor, provide complete contact information, and confirm they are willing to be contacted. If the contact does not speak English, specify the preferred language so SSA can arrange interpretation.

Applicants sometimes mark that they can’t read/write English in Section 1 but later answer literacy questions in Section 7 without aligning the “everyday written language” in 7.C. Inconsistencies can cause confusion about communication needs and may lead to missed notices or incorrect assumptions about your ability to complete tasks. Make sure Section 1 (English ability) and Section 7 (language used daily and reading/writing ability in that language) match your actual situation. If you use a non-English language daily, clearly name it in 7.C and answer 7.D/7.E for that language.