EDPNA 2026 EXAM REVIEW PACK FULLY
SOLVED QUESTIONS
◉Why would the SSA not consider an impairment in a disability
evaluation?
A. If it does not impact basic work-related activities
B. If it is expected to last more than 12 months
C. If it is determined by a licensed medical professional
D. If it is supported by medical evidence. Answer: A
The SSA would not consider an impairment in a disability evaluation
if it does not impact basic work-related activities. The SSA focuses on
the extent to which an impairment limits a claimant's ability to
engage in work-related activities when determining eligibility for
disability benefits.
◉What type of impairment would the SSA not consider for disability
benefits?
,A. An impairment that can be managed with minimal medical
treatment
B. An impairment expected to last at least 12 months
C. An impairment that requires significant medical treatment
D. An impairment confirmed by laboratory diagnostic techniques.
Answer: A
The SSA would not consider an impairment for disability benefits if
it can be managed with minimal medical treatment, as it typically
does not significantly impact the claimant's ability to engage in
substantial gainful activity. The SSA requires that an impairment be
severe enough to limit basic work-related activities for at least 12
months or result in death.
◉What is the significance of multiple impairments in the context of
Social Security disability evaluations?
A. The combined effects of multiple impairments may significantly
limit a claimant's ability to engage in substantial gainful activity
(SGA)
B. Multiple impairments must each individually meet the SSA's
severity threshold
C. Multiple impairments must involve both physical and mental
conditions
,D. Multiple impairments are generally considered less severe than
single impairments. Answer: A
The combined effects of multiple impairments can significantly limit
a claimant's ability to engage in substantial gainful activity (SGA).
Even if individual impairments may not meet the SSA's severity
threshold, their combined impact can result in disability.
◉How does the SSA evaluate disability claims involving multiple
impairments?
A. The SSA considers the combined effects of all impairments on a
claimant's ability to perform work-related activities
B. The SSA evaluates each impairment separately to determine its
severity
C. The SSA requires at least one severe impairment to consider a
claim
D. The SSA typically does not consider claims with multiple
impairments. Answer: A
The SSA considers the combined effects of all impairments on a
claimant's ability to perform work-related activities. This holistic
approach recognizes that multiple impairments, when taken
together, may significantly limit a claimant's ability to work.
, ◉Which of the following best describes the SSA's approach to
assessing multiple impairments?
A. The SSA considers whether the combination of impairments
meets or equals a listed impairment in the Blue Book
B. The SSA requires that all impairments be severe
C. The SSA treats each impairment separately without considering
their combined effects
D. The SSA considers multiple impairments as a single impairment
for evaluation purposes. Answer: A
The SSA considers whether the combination of impairments meets
or equals a listed impairment in the Blue Book. If the combined
effects of multiple impairments meet or equal a listing, the claimant
may be deemed disabled without further consideration.
◉When assessing a claim with multiple impairments, what does the
SSA examine to determine disability?
A. The impact of the combined impairments on the claimant's
residual functional capacity (RFC)
B. The severity of the individual impairments only
C. Whether the impairments are related to a single medical
condition
SOLVED QUESTIONS
◉Why would the SSA not consider an impairment in a disability
evaluation?
A. If it does not impact basic work-related activities
B. If it is expected to last more than 12 months
C. If it is determined by a licensed medical professional
D. If it is supported by medical evidence. Answer: A
The SSA would not consider an impairment in a disability evaluation
if it does not impact basic work-related activities. The SSA focuses on
the extent to which an impairment limits a claimant's ability to
engage in work-related activities when determining eligibility for
disability benefits.
◉What type of impairment would the SSA not consider for disability
benefits?
,A. An impairment that can be managed with minimal medical
treatment
B. An impairment expected to last at least 12 months
C. An impairment that requires significant medical treatment
D. An impairment confirmed by laboratory diagnostic techniques.
Answer: A
The SSA would not consider an impairment for disability benefits if
it can be managed with minimal medical treatment, as it typically
does not significantly impact the claimant's ability to engage in
substantial gainful activity. The SSA requires that an impairment be
severe enough to limit basic work-related activities for at least 12
months or result in death.
◉What is the significance of multiple impairments in the context of
Social Security disability evaluations?
A. The combined effects of multiple impairments may significantly
limit a claimant's ability to engage in substantial gainful activity
(SGA)
B. Multiple impairments must each individually meet the SSA's
severity threshold
C. Multiple impairments must involve both physical and mental
conditions
,D. Multiple impairments are generally considered less severe than
single impairments. Answer: A
The combined effects of multiple impairments can significantly limit
a claimant's ability to engage in substantial gainful activity (SGA).
Even if individual impairments may not meet the SSA's severity
threshold, their combined impact can result in disability.
◉How does the SSA evaluate disability claims involving multiple
impairments?
A. The SSA considers the combined effects of all impairments on a
claimant's ability to perform work-related activities
B. The SSA evaluates each impairment separately to determine its
severity
C. The SSA requires at least one severe impairment to consider a
claim
D. The SSA typically does not consider claims with multiple
impairments. Answer: A
The SSA considers the combined effects of all impairments on a
claimant's ability to perform work-related activities. This holistic
approach recognizes that multiple impairments, when taken
together, may significantly limit a claimant's ability to work.
, ◉Which of the following best describes the SSA's approach to
assessing multiple impairments?
A. The SSA considers whether the combination of impairments
meets or equals a listed impairment in the Blue Book
B. The SSA requires that all impairments be severe
C. The SSA treats each impairment separately without considering
their combined effects
D. The SSA considers multiple impairments as a single impairment
for evaluation purposes. Answer: A
The SSA considers whether the combination of impairments meets
or equals a listed impairment in the Blue Book. If the combined
effects of multiple impairments meet or equal a listing, the claimant
may be deemed disabled without further consideration.
◉When assessing a claim with multiple impairments, what does the
SSA examine to determine disability?
A. The impact of the combined impairments on the claimant's
residual functional capacity (RFC)
B. The severity of the individual impairments only
C. Whether the impairments are related to a single medical
condition
