EDPNA Exam Complete Questions and Answers
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?
c. 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?
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
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?
c. Refund the $2,000 excess payment to SSA within 30 days, as requested.
Auxiliary Benefits
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)
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
60 days + 5 mailing days
Medicare Eligibility
Disabled - 24 months (29 months total from onset)
Disabled Adult Children Benefits (DAC) 404.350
You have to be found disabled before age 22 and IF
1. a parent is deceased
2. Parent is on SS Retirement
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?
c. 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?
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
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?
c. Refund the $2,000 excess payment to SSA within 30 days, as requested.
Auxiliary Benefits
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)
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
60 days + 5 mailing days
Medicare Eligibility
Disabled - 24 months (29 months total from onset)
Disabled Adult Children Benefits (DAC) 404.350
You have to be found disabled before age 22 and IF
1. a parent is deceased
2. Parent is on SS Retirement
