EDPNA TERMS 3

Question 1

To be disability insured for Title II an individual must:

Answer 1

Have worked 5 out of the last 10 years and paid into the system

Question 2

At the fourth step of the sequential evaluation process, if a claimant has the residual functional capacity to perform their PRW then:

Answer 2

A finding of not disabled is made and the analysis stops there

Question 3

SSI Title XVI date of entitlement is:

Answer 3

The first day of the following month after application is filed

Question 4

An individual is applying for Title II with a 1/1/13 onset date, who earned 4 quarters of coverage each year in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012, would have the following DLI for benefits:

Answer 4

12/31/2017

Question 5

The following is not considered substantial gainful activity:

Answer 5

Work that is performed minimally and is below the financial threshold for SGA due to claimant’s medical condition

Question 6

The following information is used in determining the claimant’s alleged onset of disability for the purposes of their disability claim:

Answer 6

All of the above

Question 7

Under the Social Security rules of administrative finality, a determination or decision becomes final and binding when:

Answer 7

Rendered

Question 8

Mr. Welch is an SSI beneficiary. He and his wife take a two month trip to Mexico to visit their grown son and his family. Their son will pay for their expenses. They leave on 3/10/22 and return 5/2/22. When will his benefits resume?

Answer 8

6/2022

Question 9

A determination can be reopened and revised:

Answer 9

By either the claimant or SSA within 12 months of the date of the initial decision for any reason

Question 10

The following is true about the “trial work period” provision:

Answer 10

All of the above

Question 11

Windfall offset applies:

Answer 11

When you are eligible for retroactive Social Security benefits and your SSI benefits would have been less if we paid you Social Security benefits when they were due

Question 12

A dedicated spending account is to be used for:

Answer 12

Child SSI claims past due benefits only

Question 13

The following would be a situation that requires the use of a fee petition to obtain representative fee:

Answer 13

The representative told the claimant that their fee was pro bono but changed their mind and decided after the case was approved to charge a fee for services

Question 14

A “determination” is:

Answer 14

A decision made on a case at the DDS level

Question 15

Res judicata would apply if:

Answer 15

The claimant misses the appeal deadline and files a new claim with the same onset date as the prior claim with all the same issues and facts being considered

Question 16

RFC is:

Answer 16

A claimant’s maximum remaining ability after considering all of their limitations and symptoms caused by a medically determinable impairment

Question 17

At Step 4 of the Sequential Evaluation, RFC is used to:

Answer 17

Assess their ability to perform past relevant work related activities

Question 18

The impact of an RFC for less than a full range of sedentary work is especially critical for individuals who have not yet:

Answer 18

Attained age 50

Question 19

To be found disabled between age 45 and 49 an individual must:

Answer 19

All of the above

Question 20

An RFC for sedentary work represents:

Answer 20

An individual who is significantly restricted from a wide range of physical activities which cause functional limitations to interfere with the work activity they can perform

Question 21

“Occasionally” is defined by SSA as:

Answer 21

Occurring from once up to 1/3 of the time and would generally total no more than about 2 hours within an 8 hr work day.

Question 22

“Frequently” is defined by SSA as:

Answer 22

Occuring between 1/3 and 2/3 of the day

Question 23

“Constantly” is defined by SSA as:

Answer 23

Occurring 2/3 or more of the work day

Question 24

VE’s are frequently used at hearings to discuss:

Answer 24

The demands of claimant’s PRW, transferable work skills and jobs within the national economy that claimant can perform based on the RFC provided by the ALJ

Question 25

Which of the following makes an SSI application a claim for benefits?

Answer 25

All of the above

Question 26

Exertional capacity addresses an individual’s limitations and restrictions of physical strength and defines the individuals remaining ability to perform each of seven strength demands:

Answer 26

Sitting, standing, walking lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling

Question 27

An individual can be found disabled under the arduous work rule if they meet the following criteria:

Answer 27

History of performance of unskilled arduous physical labor for at least 35 years with marginal education and an inability to perform that work due to a severe limitation caused by a medical condition

Question 28

The primary difference between sedentary and most light jobs is:

Answer 28

The amount of time you sit or stand/walk during an 8 hr work day

Question 29

The following would be a relevant question to ask the VE in cross examination:

Answer 29

If the claimant would be able to maintain employment with their limitations if they were hired for the job

Question 30

Which of the following is not a rule for determining if you are insured for purposes of establishing a period of disability or becoming entitled to disability insurance benefits:

Answer 30

All of the above

Question 31

Case theory elements include:

Answer 31

The reasons the representative believes, based on SSA rules and regulations, the claimant should be approved for benefits

Question 32

All of the following are affirmative duties of a representative except:

Answer 32

Attempt to influence, direct or indirectly, the outcome of a decision

Question 33

The following information would not be supportive for the claimant’s appeal for benefits:

Answer 33

The claimant self-medicates with alcohol to treat a mental illness

Question 34

If the claimant is dissatisfied with a determination or decision made in the administrative review process, but does not request further review within the stated time period:

Answer 34

Claimant loses their right to further review and that determination or decision becomes final

Question 35

The extended period of eligibility is applicable to a claim if:

Answer 35

The claimant previously received disability benefits under Title II and who completes a 9 mth TWP and continues to have a disabling impairment resulting in the SSA providing the claimant with a 36 month re-entitlement period

Question 36

A claimant files a Title 16 application on 2/13/18 with an AOD of 10/1/17 due to a stroke, she has not regained the ability to use her right arm and leg effectively, with her arm hanging flaccidly at her side, and her leg dragging behind her. SSA finds her disabled as of her AOD. Benefits will begin:

Answer 36

3/1/18 the first month following the month the application was filed

Question 37

At which point in the sequential evaluation process must age be considered as a factor in determining disability in a Title 16 claim?

Answer 37

After the determination is made that the claimant is incapable of performing his PRW

Question 38

The following is true regarding transferability of skills:

Answer 38

All of the above