EDPNA practice exam – medical Questions
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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
D. Whether the impairments affect the claimant's past relevant work - ANSWER -
A
The SSA examines the impact of the combined impairments on the claimant's
residual functional capacity (RFC). This assessment determines what work-related
activities the claimant can still perform, considering the cumulative impact of all
impairments.
Which of the following could be a valid outcome of a disability evaluation
involving multiple impairments?
A. The claimant is found disabled if the combined impairments significantly limit
the ability to engage in SGA
B. The claimant is denied because none of the individual impairments are severe
C. The claimant's disability is evaluated based solely on the primary impairment
D. The claimant's education and work experience are ignored when assessing
multiple impairments - ANSWER -A
The claimant can be found disabled if the combined impairments significantly limit
the ability to engage in substantial gainful activity (SGA). Even if no individual
impairment meets the severity threshold, the combined impact of multiple
impairments can lead to a finding of disability.
, Who makes the initial disability determinations for Social Security Disability
Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?
A. Disability Determination Services (DDS)
B. Administrative Law Judges (ALJs)
C. The Social Security Administration's Office of General Counsel
D. The claimant's primary care physician - ANSWER -A
Disability Determination Services (DDS) is responsible for making the initial
disability determinations for SSDI and SSI claims. DDS is a state-level agency
working in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) to assess the
medical evidence and determine if claimants meet the criteria for disability.
Who is responsible for reviewing disability determinations when claimants appeal
a denial of benefits?
A. Administrative Law Judges (ALJs)
B. Disability Determination Services (DDS)
C. The Social Security Administration's Office of Appeals
D. The U.S. Supreme Court - ANSWER -A
Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) are responsible for reviewing disability
determinations when claimants appeal a denial of benefits. The ALJ conducts a
hearing, reviews the evidence, and makes a decision on the claim. This is part of
the appeals process for Social Security disability claims.
Which of the following roles does a Disability Determination Services (DDS)
examiner play in the disability determination process?
A. The examiner reviews medical evidence to determine if the claimant meets
disability criteria
B. The examiner conducts administrative hearings to decide appeals
C. The examiner represents the SSA in court cases
D. The examiner sets the disability benefit amount - ANSWER -A
, A Disability Determination Services (DDS) examiner reviews medical evidence to
determine if the claimant meets disability criteria. The examiner plays a crucial
role in assessing the medical records and other evidence submitted with the claim
to make an initial determination on disability.
Who is involved in the process of reconsideration when a claimant requests a
review of a denied disability claim?
A. A different Disability Determination Services (DDS) examiner reviews the
claim
B. The same DDS examiner who initially denied the claim
C. An Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) reviews the case
D. The Appeals Council examines the evidence - ANSWER -A
In the reconsideration process, a different Disability Determination Services (DDS)
examiner reviews the claim. This is part of the first level of the appeals process
when a claimant requests a review after an initial denial. The new examiner
assesses the case with fresh eyes to ensure a fair determination.
What role does the Appeals Council play in the disability determination process?
A. The Appeals Council reviews decisions made by Administrative Law Judges
(ALJs) upon request
B. The Appeals Council reviews initial determinations by Disability Determination
Services (DDS)
C. The Appeals Council sets the amount of disability benefits awarded
D. The Appeals Council provides legal representation to claimants during the
appeals process - ANSWER -A
The Appeals Council reviews decisions made by Administrative Law Judges
(ALJs) upon request. This is part of the appeals process after an ALJ hearing. The
Appeals Council examines the record and decides whether to affirm, reverse, or
remand the case for further review.
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Rationales Included|
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
D. Whether the impairments affect the claimant's past relevant work - ANSWER -
A
The SSA examines the impact of the combined impairments on the claimant's
residual functional capacity (RFC). This assessment determines what work-related
activities the claimant can still perform, considering the cumulative impact of all
impairments.
Which of the following could be a valid outcome of a disability evaluation
involving multiple impairments?
A. The claimant is found disabled if the combined impairments significantly limit
the ability to engage in SGA
B. The claimant is denied because none of the individual impairments are severe
C. The claimant's disability is evaluated based solely on the primary impairment
D. The claimant's education and work experience are ignored when assessing
multiple impairments - ANSWER -A
The claimant can be found disabled if the combined impairments significantly limit
the ability to engage in substantial gainful activity (SGA). Even if no individual
impairment meets the severity threshold, the combined impact of multiple
impairments can lead to a finding of disability.
, Who makes the initial disability determinations for Social Security Disability
Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?
A. Disability Determination Services (DDS)
B. Administrative Law Judges (ALJs)
C. The Social Security Administration's Office of General Counsel
D. The claimant's primary care physician - ANSWER -A
Disability Determination Services (DDS) is responsible for making the initial
disability determinations for SSDI and SSI claims. DDS is a state-level agency
working in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) to assess the
medical evidence and determine if claimants meet the criteria for disability.
Who is responsible for reviewing disability determinations when claimants appeal
a denial of benefits?
A. Administrative Law Judges (ALJs)
B. Disability Determination Services (DDS)
C. The Social Security Administration's Office of Appeals
D. The U.S. Supreme Court - ANSWER -A
Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) are responsible for reviewing disability
determinations when claimants appeal a denial of benefits. The ALJ conducts a
hearing, reviews the evidence, and makes a decision on the claim. This is part of
the appeals process for Social Security disability claims.
Which of the following roles does a Disability Determination Services (DDS)
examiner play in the disability determination process?
A. The examiner reviews medical evidence to determine if the claimant meets
disability criteria
B. The examiner conducts administrative hearings to decide appeals
C. The examiner represents the SSA in court cases
D. The examiner sets the disability benefit amount - ANSWER -A
, A Disability Determination Services (DDS) examiner reviews medical evidence to
determine if the claimant meets disability criteria. The examiner plays a crucial
role in assessing the medical records and other evidence submitted with the claim
to make an initial determination on disability.
Who is involved in the process of reconsideration when a claimant requests a
review of a denied disability claim?
A. A different Disability Determination Services (DDS) examiner reviews the
claim
B. The same DDS examiner who initially denied the claim
C. An Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) reviews the case
D. The Appeals Council examines the evidence - ANSWER -A
In the reconsideration process, a different Disability Determination Services (DDS)
examiner reviews the claim. This is part of the first level of the appeals process
when a claimant requests a review after an initial denial. The new examiner
assesses the case with fresh eyes to ensure a fair determination.
What role does the Appeals Council play in the disability determination process?
A. The Appeals Council reviews decisions made by Administrative Law Judges
(ALJs) upon request
B. The Appeals Council reviews initial determinations by Disability Determination
Services (DDS)
C. The Appeals Council sets the amount of disability benefits awarded
D. The Appeals Council provides legal representation to claimants during the
appeals process - ANSWER -A
The Appeals Council reviews decisions made by Administrative Law Judges
(ALJs) upon request. This is part of the appeals process after an ALJ hearing. The
Appeals Council examines the record and decides whether to affirm, reverse, or
remand the case for further review.
