hey so my cousin just texted me back and said it wasnt that form i mentioned before, she says she had to get her doctor to fill out some medical form, sounds like what people are saying about the DE 2501HC

I went through something similar with my shoulder injury claim earlier this year. The confusion around "hardship forms" is so common because EDD staff use different terminology than what's actually on the forms. What helped me was creating a little cheat sheet of all the form numbers and their actual purposes after I finally figured it out. For anyone else reading this thread who might be in a similar situation, here's what I learned: - If you need more time to recover: DE 2501HC (benefit continuation) - If your initial claim is stuck/delayed and you're in financial crisis: DE 2575X (expedited payment) - If there's a dispute about your eligibility: DE 2525HI (hardship investigation) Connor, definitely get that updated medical documentation from your doctor. Be specific about what activities you still can't do and how it affects your work capacity. That's what made the difference for my extension approval. Good luck with everything! Back injuries are no joke and the bureaucracy just makes recovery so much harder than it needs to be.

I just wanted to jump in here as someone who recently completed this whole DE 429D approval process! I know how stressful and confusing it can be when you first get that notice - I was totally freaking out when I saw "additional approvals" on mine about 7 weeks ago. Here's what actually happened in my case: they needed me to verify my identity through ID.me (which honestly wasn't as bad as I thought it would be) and submit some additional W-2 forms from jobs I had earlier in the year. The whole thing took about 6 weeks from start to finish, but I did get every penny of my back payments once everything was approved! The absolute best advice I can give based on my experience: • Check your UI Online account EVERY DAY - I cannot stress this enough! Set a phone alarm for the same time daily • When they ask for documents, respond within 24 hours max • Make sure any uploads are crystal clear PDFs, not blurry phone pics • Keep detailed records of everything you submit and when I know 6 weeks sounds like forever when you're waiting for benefits, but it really does go by and the relief when you finally get approved (with all back pay!) is incredible. This community was such a lifesaver for me during the process - everyone's shared experiences really helped me stay calm and know what to expect. Hang in there @Liam Fitzgerald - you're going to get through this! The "additional approvals" sounds scary but it's really just their standard verification process now. Feel free to ask questions as you go through it! 🙏

I went through the exact same DE 429D situation about 6 months ago and completely understand the anxiety you're feeling right now! When I first saw "additional approvals" I was convinced something had gone horribly wrong with my claim, but it turned out to be totally routine. In my case, they needed me to verify my identity through ID.me and provide additional documentation for a contract job I had worked earlier that year. The whole process took about 5 weeks, but here's the important part - I received ALL of my retroactive payments once everything was approved, so you don't lose any money during the waiting period. Based on my experience and what I've learned from this community, here are the key things that will help you get through this smoothly: • Check your UI Online account every single day (I set a 9am phone reminder and it saved me multiple times) • Respond to any document requests within 24 hours - don't procrastinate on this! • Upload documents as clear PDFs rather than photos for better quality • Keep detailed records of everything you submit and when The waiting is definitely the hardest part, but try not to stress too much. From what I've seen here, the vast majority of people successfully navigate the approval process. It's just EDD's way of being extra careful with verification these days due to all the fraud issues they've dealt with. You've got this @Liam Fitzgerald! This community has been amazing for helping people through these confusing processes, so don't hesitate to ask questions as you go through it. The "additional approvals" sounds scarier than it actually is! 💪

OP, any updates? Did you manage to get through to them?

I had a similar issue last month! My doctor's office submitted my medical certification online and I had the receipt number, but SDI kept saying they couldn't find it in their system. What worked for me was having my doctor's office call SDI directly and reference the receipt number while I was on a three-way call. Turns out there was some kind of technical glitch where online submissions weren't properly linking to claim files. The rep was able to manually locate and attach the form to my claim on the spot. Might be worth asking your doctor's office if they can make that call with you - sometimes they have better luck getting through than we do!

Here's what you need to do: 1. Call your doctor's office ASAP. Ask them why they didn't complete the form and if they can send a new one. 2. If they agree, ask them to fax it directly to EDD. Make sure they have the correct fax number. 3. Call EDD (use that calling service if you need to) and explain the situation. Ask if they can flag your account for urgent review once the new form comes in. 4. Follow up with both your doctor and EDD in a week if you don't see any changes. 5. Document EVERYTHING. Names, dates, times of calls. This will help if you need to escalate later. 6. If all else fails, contact your local state representative. They can sometimes help push things through. Good luck! The system is a mess, but don't give up. You've got this! 💪

I went through something similar last month. One thing that really helped me was getting a confirmation number from my doctor's office when they said they'd send the form. That way I could reference it when I called EDD. Also, if your doctor seems reluctant to fill it out, ask them specifically what information they need from you or if there's a different form that might be easier for them to complete. Sometimes they just don't understand what EDD is looking for. Hang in there - it's frustrating but you'll get through this!

Quick tip: if you're gonna try calling, use a phone that can do three-way calling. That way, if you finally get through and they need to transfer you, you can add a third line instead of getting disconnected and having to start all over. Learned that the hard way 😅

Thanks for all the helpful advice everyone! I'm going to try calling first thing in the morning when they open and have all my documents ready. If that doesn't work out, I might look into that calling service someone mentioned or contact my state rep. Really appreciate you all sharing your experiences - makes me feel less anxious about the whole process knowing others have gotten through it successfully 🙏