Bruh, I feel u. been waiting 3 months now. this whole thing is wack af. stay strong tho, we gonna get through this 💪

Hey Connor, I've been through this exact same nightmare! Here's what finally worked for me: I called the disability determination services office directly (not the main EDD line) and explained my situation. They were able to see that my case had been sitting in a queue for weeks without being touched. The rep escalated it internally and I got a decision within 5 days. Also, double-check that you've submitted ALL the required medical documentation - sometimes one missing form can hold up everything. Don't give up, you've got this! 💪

I'm going through something similar right now with my boyfriend who's on temporary disability. One thing that really helped us was contacting the Department of Child Support Services (DCSS) directly - they were actually more helpful than I expected. They explained that while the support obligation continues, they can sometimes work with you on payment arrangements during periods of reduced income from disability. Also, make sure your partner keeps detailed records of all his disability payments and any partial payments he makes. If he can't pay the full amount, paying whatever he can afford shows the court he's making good faith efforts to meet his obligations. This can be really important if there are any enforcement actions later. The stress of this situation is real - I totally understand how overwhelming it feels when you're already dealing with a medical recovery. Hang in there!

I just wanted to add that timing is really crucial here. I made the mistake of waiting too long to file for my modification when I went on disability, and it created a huge mess. The arrears kept building up even though I was earning way less, and it took months to sort out. Also, if your partner's case is handled through the county child support office rather than directly through the courts, they might have different procedures. Some counties have streamlined processes for disability-related modifications. It's worth calling to ask about their specific requirements. One more tip: if he's getting any other benefits like workers' comp or social security disability in addition to SDI, make sure to include all of that information in the modification request. The court needs to see the complete financial picture. Hope his recovery goes smoothly and you can get this sorted out quickly!

I'm so sorry you're dealing with this frustrating situation! What you're experiencing is unfortunately very common - EDD's initial processors often misunderstand the rules around work restrictions and automatically deny claims when people can't return to their exact previous job. You absolutely have grounds for a successful appeal! The legal standard for UI eligibility is whether you're "able and available" for work - not whether you can do your specific former job. Since you can work in office/administrative roles within your restrictions, you meet this requirement. Here's what I'd recommend for your appeal: 1. File immediately (you have 30 days from the denial date) 2. Get a detailed medical statement from your doctor listing what types of work you CAN perform with your restrictions 3. Document all your job applications for positions that accommodate your limitations 4. In your appeal letter, emphasize that you're able to work in a "substantial field of employment" even though you can't return to warehouse work I went through something similar after a workplace injury and won my appeal. The hearing officer was much more knowledgeable than the initial processor and understood that having work restrictions doesn't automatically disqualify you from UI benefits. Stay strong and don't let them discourage you - you have every right to these benefits while you search for suitable work!

I'm so sorry you're going through this frustrating situation! Unfortunately, what you're experiencing is incredibly common with EDD - they have a pattern of automatically denying UI claims for people transitioning from SDI with work restrictions, even when those people are clearly able to work in other capacities. The good news is that you have strong grounds for a successful appeal! The legal standard for UI eligibility is being "able and available for work" - NOT being able to return to your specific previous job. Since you can perform office/administrative work within your medical restrictions, you absolutely meet the eligibility requirements. Here's what I recommend: - File your appeal IMMEDIATELY (you have 30 days from the denial notice) - Get your doctor to write a detailed letter specifying what types of work you CAN do with your restrictions - Keep documenting every job application you submit for positions that accommodate your limitations - In your appeal, emphasize that you're able to work in a "substantial field of employment" even though warehouse work is no longer suitable I've seen so many people in similar situations win their appeals once they get in front of a hearing officer who actually understands the rules. The initial processors clearly don't know how to handle these transition cases properly. Don't let them discourage you - you deserve these benefits while you search for suitable work within your abilities!

As someone who works in workers' compensation and has seen countless SDI cases, I can confirm what everyone here is saying - there are NO regular bi-weekly certifications required for State Disability Insurance like there are for unemployment benefits. The key difference is that SDI is based on medical certification from your doctor, not your ongoing job search activity. Once your physician certifies that you're unable to work for a specific period due to your medical condition, EDD processes payments automatically for that certified period. A few important reminders based on what I see in my work: 1) Make sure your doctor is very specific about your work restrictions and expected recovery timeline on the initial certification 2) Keep copies of ALL medical documentation related to your disability 3) If you return to work earlier than expected, notify EDD immediately to avoid overpayment issues 4) If your recovery takes longer than initially certified, you'll need your doctor to submit an extension The peace of mind of not having to worry about certification deadlines while recovering from surgery is one of the few advantages SDI has over the UI system. Focus on healing - the payments will come automatically as long as everything was filed correctly initially. Good luck with your carpal tunnel surgery! It's a very common procedure with good success rates.

As someone new to this community but unfortunately not new to navigating EDD benefits, I wanted to thank everyone for this incredibly helpful thread! I'm scheduled for carpal tunnel release surgery in May and was having the exact same concerns about certification requirements. I went through unemployment benefits last year after a layoff and the bi-weekly certification process was so stressful - constantly worried about missing deadlines or making mistakes that could jeopardize my benefits. The thought of dealing with that while recovering from hand surgery was honestly making me more anxious than the surgery itself! Reading through all these real experiences has been so much more helpful than anything I found on the EDD website. It's amazing how much clearer things become when people who've actually been through the process share their knowledge. One quick question for those who mentioned the mobile app - is it pretty user-friendly? I'm not the most tech-savvy person and if I'm going to be dealing with limited hand mobility post-surgery, I want to make sure I can actually navigate it if needed. Thanks again to everyone for creating such a supportive and informative discussion. This community is a lifesaver for people trying to figure out these confusing government systems!

I've been dealing with missing payments for MONTHS. It's a nightmare. I feel your pain, OP. Hang in there.

Carlos, I went through something similar a few weeks ago. Here's what worked for me: First, check if your payment method changed or if your bank flagged anything suspicious. Sometimes the payment gets rejected on the bank's end and EDD doesn't notify you right away. Also, try logging into your account at different times of day - their system updates weird hours and sometimes info appears that wasn't there before. If you still don't see anything after checking those things, definitely call ASAP. The longer you wait, the harder it becomes to trace what happened. Keep us posted on what you find out!