EDPNA ACTUAL EXAM SCRIPT 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ 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?
Answer: 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
,Answer: 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?
Answer: c. Refund the $2,000 excess payment to SSA within 30 days,
as requested.
◉ Auxiliary Benefits
Answer: 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)
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 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
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ 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?
Answer: 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
,Answer: 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?
Answer: c. Refund the $2,000 excess payment to SSA within 30 days,
as requested.
◉ Auxiliary Benefits
Answer: 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)
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 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
