EDPNA EXAM WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT
LATEST UPDATE
The practice items for the Social Security Administration Direct Payment to
Non-Attorney Representatives Examination follow. These items are for practice only and
will not appear on the actual examination. All names used in these practice items are
fictitious and do not apply to any actual claimants or to anyone else. Items are multiple
choice and there is only 1 correct answer for each question. The real test will also be
presented this way. Click the button beneath each question to see the answer. Click the
refresh button to conceal the answers.
Which of the following statements best describes the term "severe" impairment? -
ANWER c. There is one, or a combination of impairments that results in an impairment
significantly limiting the ability of one or more basic work activity
You are at a hearing representing your client. 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, hence rendering an opinion on medical issues.
Mark Baum comes to 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 counsel Mr. Baum to - ANSWER b. request Appeals Council review of the
Dismissal Order under 20 CFR 416.1467.
Professional Responsibility:
An ALJ authorizes a representative to charge and collect $2,000 for his representational
, services for a claim for disability insurance benefits. SSA pays $2,000 directly to the
representative. Six months later, due to an error, SSA paid an additional $2,000 to the
representative 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. Return the $2,000 excess payment to
SSA within 30 days as requested.
Auxiliary Benefits - ANSWER If a disabled individual is receiving Social Security
disability insurance benefits, their spouse and/or minor children may also 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 must be found disabled
before age 22 and IF
1. a parent is deceased
LATEST UPDATE
The practice items for the Social Security Administration Direct Payment to
Non-Attorney Representatives Examination follow. These items are for practice only and
will not appear on the actual examination. All names used in these practice items are
fictitious and do not apply to any actual claimants or to anyone else. Items are multiple
choice and there is only 1 correct answer for each question. The real test will also be
presented this way. Click the button beneath each question to see the answer. Click the
refresh button to conceal the answers.
Which of the following statements best describes the term "severe" impairment? -
ANWER c. There is one, or a combination of impairments that results in an impairment
significantly limiting the ability of one or more basic work activity
You are at a hearing representing your client. 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, hence rendering an opinion on medical issues.
Mark Baum comes to 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 counsel Mr. Baum to - ANSWER b. request Appeals Council review of the
Dismissal Order under 20 CFR 416.1467.
Professional Responsibility:
An ALJ authorizes a representative to charge and collect $2,000 for his representational
, services for a claim for disability insurance benefits. SSA pays $2,000 directly to the
representative. Six months later, due to an error, SSA paid an additional $2,000 to the
representative 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. Return the $2,000 excess payment to
SSA within 30 days as requested.
Auxiliary Benefits - ANSWER If a disabled individual is receiving Social Security
disability insurance benefits, their spouse and/or minor children may also 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 must be found disabled
before age 22 and IF
1. a parent is deceased
