EDPNA CERTIFICATION EXAM
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS 2026
▶ 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? Answer: d. 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 Answer: b. 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? Answer: c. Refund the $2,000 excess
payment to SSA within 30 days, as requested.
▶ Auxiliary Benefits Answer: When 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) Answer: Refers 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 Answer: 60 days + 5 mailing days
▶ Medicare Eligibility Answer: Disabled - 24 months (29 months total from
onset)
▶ Disabled Adult Children Benefits (DAC) 404.350 Answer: You 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 Answer: The
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.
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS 2026
▶ 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? Answer: d. 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 Answer: b. 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? Answer: c. Refund the $2,000 excess
payment to SSA within 30 days, as requested.
▶ Auxiliary Benefits Answer: When 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) Answer: Refers 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 Answer: 60 days + 5 mailing days
▶ Medicare Eligibility Answer: Disabled - 24 months (29 months total from
onset)
▶ Disabled Adult Children Benefits (DAC) 404.350 Answer: You 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 Answer: The
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.
