EDPNA Exam 2026 Verified Questions and Correct Answers (Graded A+)
End-Stage Renal Dis, Exams of Training and Development
The practice items for the Social Security Administration Direct Payment to
Non-Attorney Representatives Examination are available below. These items
are for practice purposes only and will not appear on the actual examination.
All names used in these practice items are purely fictional and do not apply to
any real claimants or any other individual. The items are multiple choice and
there is only 1 correct ANSWER for each question. The actual examination
will also appear in this format. Select the button under each question to
reveal the ANSWER. Refreshing the page will hide the ANSWERs.
Which statement best describes the term "severe" impairment? - ANSWERc.
An impairment or combination of impairments is only severe if the
impairment significantly impacts at least one basic work activity.
You are representing your client at a hearing. A vocational expert (VE) is
present. The ALJ asks if the VE has reviewed Exhibit 15F, which is a
consultative psychological examination report, in which the psychologist
opines that your client is capable of performing simple, repetitive, unskilled
tasks that do not require ongoing contact with the public or coworkers. The
VE states that he has reviewed this report. The ALJ asks if he agrees with the
limitations that have been assessed, and the VE says that he does agree with
the limitations contained in that report. Which statement is most accurate
about the ALJ's questioning of the VE? - ANSWERd. Improper, because the VE
is offering his opinion about the relationship of the limitations to the clinical
signs and findings, thus rendering an opinion on medical issues.
,Mark Baum arrives at your office with a dismissal order dated three weeks
ago. The order states that his request for a hearing on his Supplemental
Security Income claim was not timely filed and the claimant's reasons for
missing the deadline did not constitute good cause for late filing. He believes
he did have good cause and asks you what he should do next.
You would advise Mr. Baum to - ANSWERb. file a request for Appeals Council
review of the Dismissal Order pursuant to 20 CFR 416.1467.
Ethics:
An ALJ authorizes a representative to charge and collect $2,000 for his
representational services for a claim for disability insurance benefits. SSA
directly pays the representative $2,000. Six months later, SSA erroneously
paid the representative an additional $2,000 based upon the same claim. One
year after issuing the erroneous payment, SSA sends a letter to the
representative informing him of the excess fee payment and requesting a
refund within 30 days.
What should the representative do? - ANSWERc. Refund the $2,000 excess
payment to SSA within 30 days, as requested.
Auxiliary Benefits - ANSWERWhen a disabled individual receives Social
Security disability insurance benefits, their spouse and/or minor children may
also be eligible to receive Social Security benefits. These benefits paid to the
spouse or minor child are called
can be paid to:
1. Children under 18
2. Spouse
3. Divorced spouse (if married 10 years)
4. Somebody under age 62 who has custody of children
, Quarters of Coverage (QC) - ANSWERRefers to each 3-month period of
employment during which an employee contributes to the retirement income
program under the Social Security Act of 1935.
- You have to have a min of 6 credits and max of 40.
Appeal deadline - ANSWER60 days + 5 mailing days
Medicare Eligibility - ANSWERDisabled - 24 months (29 months total from
onset)
Disabled Adult Children Benefits (DAC) 404.350 - ANSWERYou have to be
found disabled before age 22 and IF
1. a parent is deceased
2. Parent is on SS Retirement
3. Parent is on SSDI benefits
Must Be:
- Unmarried
- 18 or older
- Have a disability that started before age 22
- Cannot have substantial earnings to be insured for T2 on their own record
Disabled Widow(er) Benefits (DWB or DIWW) 404.335 - ANSWERThe
disability benefits are available to disabled widows and widowers of insured
workers, with benefits first payable to the widow(er) at an age between age
50 and 60.
End-Stage Renal Dis, Exams of Training and Development
The practice items for the Social Security Administration Direct Payment to
Non-Attorney Representatives Examination are available below. These items
are for practice purposes only and will not appear on the actual examination.
All names used in these practice items are purely fictional and do not apply to
any real claimants or any other individual. The items are multiple choice and
there is only 1 correct ANSWER for each question. The actual examination
will also appear in this format. Select the button under each question to
reveal the ANSWER. Refreshing the page will hide the ANSWERs.
Which statement best describes the term "severe" impairment? - ANSWERc.
An impairment or combination of impairments is only severe if the
impairment significantly impacts at least one basic work activity.
You are representing your client at a hearing. A vocational expert (VE) is
present. The ALJ asks if the VE has reviewed Exhibit 15F, which is a
consultative psychological examination report, in which the psychologist
opines that your client is capable of performing simple, repetitive, unskilled
tasks that do not require ongoing contact with the public or coworkers. The
VE states that he has reviewed this report. The ALJ asks if he agrees with the
limitations that have been assessed, and the VE says that he does agree with
the limitations contained in that report. Which statement is most accurate
about the ALJ's questioning of the VE? - ANSWERd. Improper, because the VE
is offering his opinion about the relationship of the limitations to the clinical
signs and findings, thus rendering an opinion on medical issues.
,Mark Baum arrives at your office with a dismissal order dated three weeks
ago. The order states that his request for a hearing on his Supplemental
Security Income claim was not timely filed and the claimant's reasons for
missing the deadline did not constitute good cause for late filing. He believes
he did have good cause and asks you what he should do next.
You would advise Mr. Baum to - ANSWERb. file a request for Appeals Council
review of the Dismissal Order pursuant to 20 CFR 416.1467.
Ethics:
An ALJ authorizes a representative to charge and collect $2,000 for his
representational services for a claim for disability insurance benefits. SSA
directly pays the representative $2,000. Six months later, SSA erroneously
paid the representative an additional $2,000 based upon the same claim. One
year after issuing the erroneous payment, SSA sends a letter to the
representative informing him of the excess fee payment and requesting a
refund within 30 days.
What should the representative do? - ANSWERc. Refund the $2,000 excess
payment to SSA within 30 days, as requested.
Auxiliary Benefits - ANSWERWhen a disabled individual receives Social
Security disability insurance benefits, their spouse and/or minor children may
also be eligible to receive Social Security benefits. These benefits paid to the
spouse or minor child are called
can be paid to:
1. Children under 18
2. Spouse
3. Divorced spouse (if married 10 years)
4. Somebody under age 62 who has custody of children
, Quarters of Coverage (QC) - ANSWERRefers to each 3-month period of
employment during which an employee contributes to the retirement income
program under the Social Security Act of 1935.
- You have to have a min of 6 credits and max of 40.
Appeal deadline - ANSWER60 days + 5 mailing days
Medicare Eligibility - ANSWERDisabled - 24 months (29 months total from
onset)
Disabled Adult Children Benefits (DAC) 404.350 - ANSWERYou have to be
found disabled before age 22 and IF
1. a parent is deceased
2. Parent is on SS Retirement
3. Parent is on SSDI benefits
Must Be:
- Unmarried
- 18 or older
- Have a disability that started before age 22
- Cannot have substantial earnings to be insured for T2 on their own record
Disabled Widow(er) Benefits (DWB or DIWW) 404.335 - ANSWERThe
disability benefits are available to disabled widows and widowers of insured
workers, with benefits first payable to the widow(er) at an age between age
50 and 60.
