REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED - VERIFIED
ANSWER- :S (VERIFIED - VERIFIED ANSWER-:S) GRADED A+|
ELIGIBLE FOR EDPNA EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE NEWEST 2025
TEST BANK| 2 VERSIONS (VERSION A & B) WITH 250 DIRECT
PAYMENT NON-ATTORNEY EXAM 2025 (BRAND NEW!!
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 VERIFIED ANSWER for each question. The actual examination will also appear in this format.
Select the button under each question to reveal the VERIFIED ANSWER. Refreshing the page will hide the
VERIFIED ANSWERs.
Which statement best describes the term "severe" impairment? - VERIFIED ANSWERc. 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? - VERIFIED ANSWERd. 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 - VERIFIED ANSWERb. 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? - VERIFIED ANSWERc. Refund the $2,000 excess payment to SSA
within 30 days, as requested.
Auxiliary Benefits - VERIFIED ANSWERWhen 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) - VERIFIED ANSWERRefers 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 - VERIFIED ANSWER60 days + 5 mailing days
Medicare Eligibility - VERIFIED ANSWERDisabled - 24 months (29 months total from onset)
,Disabled Adult Children Benefits (DAC) 404.350 - VERIFIED ANSWERYou 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 - VERIFIED ANSWERThe 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.
- Disability began w/in 7 years after the spouses death
- Deceased spouse must have been on T2 benefits or had T2 insured status before death
Substitution of Party POMS 23510.035 - VERIFIED ANSWER**Rule is NOT in CFR (hallex 1-2-1-50)
SSA - 539 Form
T16 - limited to surviving spouse who was living w/ claimant within the past 6 months or parent/parents
of disabled or blind child.
Order of Sub for T2:
1. Surviving Spoise
2. Children entitled to monthly benefits
3. Parents of claimant who are entitled
4. Surviving Spouse (not living w/ claimant)
5. Children of claimant
6. Parents of claimant
7. Legal rep of estate
, Special Insured Status 404.130 - VERIFIED ANSWERDisabled before age 31.
1. Must be fully insured
2. You have QCs in at least one-half of the quarters during the period ending with that quarter and
beginning with the quarter after the quarter you became age 21; however -
(i) If the number of quarters during this period is an odd number, we reduce the number by one; and
(ii) If the period has less than 12 quarters, you must have at least 6 QCs in the 12-quarter period ending
with that quarter.
Continuing Disability Reviews 404.1589 416.989 - VERIFIED ANSWERReviews post receiving SSDI benefits
Two Types:
1. Medical (3 years)
2. Work ( Trial Work Period)
Trial Work Period (TWP) 404.1592 - VERIFIED ANSWERSSA incentive to provide a person with SSA money
for up to five nine months in a five year period when they have earned more than the SSA income limit
- the 9 months does NOT have to be consecutive
- If they make under $900/m, this month does not count
In-Kind Income - VERIFIED ANSWERNon-cash payments received in exchange for services rendered or in
lieu of a cash contribution
Earned Income 416.1111 - VERIFIED ANSWERAny income (wages/salary) that is generated by working
- First $20 is always taken off
- Self Employment - take net earnings yearly and divide by 12.
Unearned Income 416.1121 416.1124 - VERIFIED ANSWERIncome received from sources other than
employment
Examples: Cash, Pensions, Annuities, SSDI benefits, Rental income, Inheritance, prizes/awards/gifts,
Alimony, Child Support
ANSWER- :S (VERIFIED - VERIFIED ANSWER-:S) GRADED A+|
ELIGIBLE FOR EDPNA EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE NEWEST 2025
TEST BANK| 2 VERSIONS (VERSION A & B) WITH 250 DIRECT
PAYMENT NON-ATTORNEY EXAM 2025 (BRAND NEW!!
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 VERIFIED ANSWER for each question. The actual examination will also appear in this format.
Select the button under each question to reveal the VERIFIED ANSWER. Refreshing the page will hide the
VERIFIED ANSWERs.
Which statement best describes the term "severe" impairment? - VERIFIED ANSWERc. 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? - VERIFIED ANSWERd. 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 - VERIFIED ANSWERb. 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? - VERIFIED ANSWERc. Refund the $2,000 excess payment to SSA
within 30 days, as requested.
Auxiliary Benefits - VERIFIED ANSWERWhen 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) - VERIFIED ANSWERRefers 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 - VERIFIED ANSWER60 days + 5 mailing days
Medicare Eligibility - VERIFIED ANSWERDisabled - 24 months (29 months total from onset)
,Disabled Adult Children Benefits (DAC) 404.350 - VERIFIED ANSWERYou 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 - VERIFIED ANSWERThe 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.
- Disability began w/in 7 years after the spouses death
- Deceased spouse must have been on T2 benefits or had T2 insured status before death
Substitution of Party POMS 23510.035 - VERIFIED ANSWER**Rule is NOT in CFR (hallex 1-2-1-50)
SSA - 539 Form
T16 - limited to surviving spouse who was living w/ claimant within the past 6 months or parent/parents
of disabled or blind child.
Order of Sub for T2:
1. Surviving Spoise
2. Children entitled to monthly benefits
3. Parents of claimant who are entitled
4. Surviving Spouse (not living w/ claimant)
5. Children of claimant
6. Parents of claimant
7. Legal rep of estate
, Special Insured Status 404.130 - VERIFIED ANSWERDisabled before age 31.
1. Must be fully insured
2. You have QCs in at least one-half of the quarters during the period ending with that quarter and
beginning with the quarter after the quarter you became age 21; however -
(i) If the number of quarters during this period is an odd number, we reduce the number by one; and
(ii) If the period has less than 12 quarters, you must have at least 6 QCs in the 12-quarter period ending
with that quarter.
Continuing Disability Reviews 404.1589 416.989 - VERIFIED ANSWERReviews post receiving SSDI benefits
Two Types:
1. Medical (3 years)
2. Work ( Trial Work Period)
Trial Work Period (TWP) 404.1592 - VERIFIED ANSWERSSA incentive to provide a person with SSA money
for up to five nine months in a five year period when they have earned more than the SSA income limit
- the 9 months does NOT have to be consecutive
- If they make under $900/m, this month does not count
In-Kind Income - VERIFIED ANSWERNon-cash payments received in exchange for services rendered or in
lieu of a cash contribution
Earned Income 416.1111 - VERIFIED ANSWERAny income (wages/salary) that is generated by working
- First $20 is always taken off
- Self Employment - take net earnings yearly and divide by 12.
Unearned Income 416.1121 416.1124 - VERIFIED ANSWERIncome received from sources other than
employment
Examples: Cash, Pensions, Annuities, SSDI benefits, Rental income, Inheritance, prizes/awards/gifts,
Alimony, Child Support
