EDPNA EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE NEWEST 2026/ 2027
TEST BANK| 2 VERSIONS (VERSION A & B) WITH 250
REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) GRADED A+| ELIGIBLE
FOR DIRECT PAYMENT NON-ATTORNEY EXAM
(BRAND NEW!!)
1. What is the primary purpose of the Eligible for Direct
Payment Non-Attorney (EDPNA) program?
A) To certify attorneys to represent Social Security claimants
in federal court
B) To allow qualified non-attorneys to represent Social
Security claimants and receive direct payment of fees from
the SSA
C) To provide free legal representation to all Social
Security disability claimants
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, D) To replace the need for attorneys in Social Security
appeals
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The EDPNA program permits qualified non-attorney
representatives to receive direct payment of authorized fees from
SSA, deducted from claimants' past-due benefits .
2. Which form is used to apply to participate in the EDPNA
program?
A) SSA-1696 (Appointment of Representative)
B) SSA-1691 (Application to Participate in the EDPNA
Program)
C) SSA-827 (Authorization to Disclose Information)
D) SSA-3368 (Disability Report)
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,Correct Answer: B
*Rationale: Form SSA-1691 is the official application to
participate in the EDPNA program. Form SSA-1696 is used to
appoint a representative for a specific claimant .*
3. An individual has a bachelor's degree in social work and
has worked for three years reviewing medical records for a
disability determination service (DDS). Does this individual
meet the educational/experience requirement for EDPNA
eligibility?
A) Yes, because the bachelor's degree alone is sufficient
B) Yes, because the bachelor's degree combined with
relevant experience satisfies the requirement
C) No, because four years of relevant experience are
required without a bachelor's degree
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, D) No, because social work is not considered relevant
professional experience
Correct Answer: A
*Rationale: The EDPNA eligibility requirements are (1) a
bachelor's degree from an accredited institution OR (2) a high
school diploma/GED plus four years of relevant professional
experience. A bachelor's degree alone satisfies the
requirement .*
4. Which of the following would NOT qualify as "relevant
professional experience" for EDPNA eligibility?
A) Working as a claims adjudicator for a state DDS agency
B) Serving as a vocational rehabilitation counselor
C) Working as a retail store manager
D) Practicing as a registered nurse
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TEST BANK| 2 VERSIONS (VERSION A & B) WITH 250
REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) GRADED A+| ELIGIBLE
FOR DIRECT PAYMENT NON-ATTORNEY EXAM
(BRAND NEW!!)
1. What is the primary purpose of the Eligible for Direct
Payment Non-Attorney (EDPNA) program?
A) To certify attorneys to represent Social Security claimants
in federal court
B) To allow qualified non-attorneys to represent Social
Security claimants and receive direct payment of fees from
the SSA
C) To provide free legal representation to all Social
Security disability claimants
1
, D) To replace the need for attorneys in Social Security
appeals
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The EDPNA program permits qualified non-attorney
representatives to receive direct payment of authorized fees from
SSA, deducted from claimants' past-due benefits .
2. Which form is used to apply to participate in the EDPNA
program?
A) SSA-1696 (Appointment of Representative)
B) SSA-1691 (Application to Participate in the EDPNA
Program)
C) SSA-827 (Authorization to Disclose Information)
D) SSA-3368 (Disability Report)
2
,Correct Answer: B
*Rationale: Form SSA-1691 is the official application to
participate in the EDPNA program. Form SSA-1696 is used to
appoint a representative for a specific claimant .*
3. An individual has a bachelor's degree in social work and
has worked for three years reviewing medical records for a
disability determination service (DDS). Does this individual
meet the educational/experience requirement for EDPNA
eligibility?
A) Yes, because the bachelor's degree alone is sufficient
B) Yes, because the bachelor's degree combined with
relevant experience satisfies the requirement
C) No, because four years of relevant experience are
required without a bachelor's degree
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, D) No, because social work is not considered relevant
professional experience
Correct Answer: A
*Rationale: The EDPNA eligibility requirements are (1) a
bachelor's degree from an accredited institution OR (2) a high
school diploma/GED plus four years of relevant professional
experience. A bachelor's degree alone satisfies the
requirement .*
4. Which of the following would NOT qualify as "relevant
professional experience" for EDPNA eligibility?
A) Working as a claims adjudicator for a state DDS agency
B) Serving as a vocational rehabilitation counselor
C) Working as a retail store manager
D) Practicing as a registered nurse
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