EDPNA EXAM QUESTIONS COMPLETE
WITH 100% VERIFIED 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? - ANSWERS-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? -
ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-c. Refund the $2,000 excess
payment to SSA within 30 days, as requested.
\.Auxiliary Benefits - ANSWERS-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) - ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-60 days + 5 mailing days
\.Medicare Eligibility - ANSWERS-Disabled - 24 months (29 months total from
onset)
\.Disabled Adult Children Benefits (DAC) 404.350 - ANSWERS-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
WITH 100% VERIFIED 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? - ANSWERS-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? -
ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-c. Refund the $2,000 excess
payment to SSA within 30 days, as requested.
\.Auxiliary Benefits - ANSWERS-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) - ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-60 days + 5 mailing days
\.Medicare Eligibility - ANSWERS-Disabled - 24 months (29 months total from
onset)
\.Disabled Adult Children Benefits (DAC) 404.350 - ANSWERS-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
