EDPNA Exam
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 answer for each question. The actual examination will also
appear in this format. Select the button under each question to reveal the answer. Refreshing
the page will hide the answers.
Which statement best describes the term "severe" impairment? - correct anwersc. 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? - correct anwersd.
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 - correct anwersb. 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? - correct anwersc. Refund the $2,000 excess payment to
SSA within 30 days, as requested.
Auxiliary Benefits - correct anwersWhen 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) - correct anwersRefers 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 - correct anwers60 days + 5 mailing days
Medicare Eligibility - correct anwersDisabled - 24 months (29 months total from onset)
Disabled Adult Children Benefits (DAC) 404.350 - correct anwersYou 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:
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 answer for each question. The actual examination will also
appear in this format. Select the button under each question to reveal the answer. Refreshing
the page will hide the answers.
Which statement best describes the term "severe" impairment? - correct anwersc. 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? - correct anwersd.
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 - correct anwersb. 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? - correct anwersc. Refund the $2,000 excess payment to
SSA within 30 days, as requested.
Auxiliary Benefits - correct anwersWhen 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) - correct anwersRefers 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 - correct anwers60 days + 5 mailing days
Medicare Eligibility - correct anwersDisabled - 24 months (29 months total from onset)
Disabled Adult Children Benefits (DAC) 404.350 - correct anwersYou 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:
