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EDPNA practice exam–medical WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE JUST RELEASED THIS YEAR
Question: When evaluating a disability claim, what is the primary consideration regarding drugs,
addiction, and alcoholism?
A. Whether the substance use is a contributing factor material to the disability determination
B. Whether the claimant has a history of substance abuse
C. Whether the claimant has undergone rehabilitation for substance use
D. Whether the substance use affects the claimant's ability to work - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A
The primary consideration regarding drugs, addiction, and alcoholism is whether substance use
is a contributing factor material to the disability determination. This means the SSA evaluates
whether the impairment would still be disabling if the claimant stopped using drugs or alcohol.
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Question: What does it mean for a substance use disorder to be "a contributing factor material
to the determination of disability"?
A. The impairment would not be disabling if the claimant stopped using drugs or alcohol
B. The impairment is related to or caused by drug or alcohol use
C. The claimant's condition is directly linked to substance use
D. The claimant is unable to work because of drug or alcohol addiction - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔A
"A contributing factor material to the determination of disability" means the impairment would
not be disabling if the claimant stopped using drugs or alcohol. This evaluation is crucial in
deciding whether a disability claim can be granted or denied based on the role of substance use
in the impairment.
Question: Which of the following is true about the SSA's evaluation process for drug addiction
and alcoholism in disability claims?
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A. The SSA considers whether the impairment would remain if the claimant stopped using drugs
or alcohol
B. The SSA automatically denies claims involving substance use disorders
C. The SSA does not evaluate substance use when determining disability
D. The SSA requires claimants to undergo drug tests - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A
The SSA evaluates whether the impairment would remain if the claimant stopped using drugs or
alcohol. This determination helps to understand if the substance use is the cause of the
disability or if the impairment would still exist without the substance use.
Q:According to the Social Security Administration, what is the definition of disability?
A. The inability to engage in substantial gainful activity due to a physical or mental impairment
B. Any medically diagnosable condition
C. The inability to work at the same job for more than a year
D. A temporary injury that affects a person's ability to work - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A
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The Social Security Administration (SSA) defines disability as the inability to engage in
substantial gainful activity (SGA) due to a medically determinable physical or mental
impairment. This impairment must be expected to result in death or last for at least 12 months.
Question: How long must a medically determinable impairment last to meet the SSA's
definition of disability?
A. At least 12 months
B. At least 6 months
C. Indefinitely
D. At least 3 months - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A
To meet the SSA's definition of disability, a medically determinable impairment must last or be
expected to last for at least 12 months. This duration is a key factor in determining whether a
claimant is eligible for disability benefits.
Question: What does "substantial gainful activity" (SGA) refer to in the context of Social
Security disability evaluations?
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EDPNA practice exam–medical WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE JUST RELEASED THIS YEAR
Question: When evaluating a disability claim, what is the primary consideration regarding drugs,
addiction, and alcoholism?
A. Whether the substance use is a contributing factor material to the disability determination
B. Whether the claimant has a history of substance abuse
C. Whether the claimant has undergone rehabilitation for substance use
D. Whether the substance use affects the claimant's ability to work - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A
The primary consideration regarding drugs, addiction, and alcoholism is whether substance use
is a contributing factor material to the disability determination. This means the SSA evaluates
whether the impairment would still be disabling if the claimant stopped using drugs or alcohol.
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Question: What does it mean for a substance use disorder to be "a contributing factor material
to the determination of disability"?
A. The impairment would not be disabling if the claimant stopped using drugs or alcohol
B. The impairment is related to or caused by drug or alcohol use
C. The claimant's condition is directly linked to substance use
D. The claimant is unable to work because of drug or alcohol addiction - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔A
"A contributing factor material to the determination of disability" means the impairment would
not be disabling if the claimant stopped using drugs or alcohol. This evaluation is crucial in
deciding whether a disability claim can be granted or denied based on the role of substance use
in the impairment.
Question: Which of the following is true about the SSA's evaluation process for drug addiction
and alcoholism in disability claims?
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A. The SSA considers whether the impairment would remain if the claimant stopped using drugs
or alcohol
B. The SSA automatically denies claims involving substance use disorders
C. The SSA does not evaluate substance use when determining disability
D. The SSA requires claimants to undergo drug tests - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A
The SSA evaluates whether the impairment would remain if the claimant stopped using drugs or
alcohol. This determination helps to understand if the substance use is the cause of the
disability or if the impairment would still exist without the substance use.
Q:According to the Social Security Administration, what is the definition of disability?
A. The inability to engage in substantial gainful activity due to a physical or mental impairment
B. Any medically diagnosable condition
C. The inability to work at the same job for more than a year
D. A temporary injury that affects a person's ability to work - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A
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The Social Security Administration (SSA) defines disability as the inability to engage in
substantial gainful activity (SGA) due to a medically determinable physical or mental
impairment. This impairment must be expected to result in death or last for at least 12 months.
Question: How long must a medically determinable impairment last to meet the SSA's
definition of disability?
A. At least 12 months
B. At least 6 months
C. Indefinitely
D. At least 3 months - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A
To meet the SSA's definition of disability, a medically determinable impairment must last or be
expected to last for at least 12 months. This duration is a key factor in determining whether a
claimant is eligible for disability benefits.
Question: What does "substantial gainful activity" (SGA) refer to in the context of Social
Security disability evaluations?
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