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This is such a helpful thread! I'm in a similar situation - just had knee surgery and my doctor also only does paper forms. Reading through everyone's experiences, I'm definitely going to follow the advice about making copies and getting tracking. One question though - when you're filling out Part A, did you have any issues with the employment history section? My employer uses a temp agency for payroll so I'm not sure if I should put down the temp agency or my actual workplace. Anyone dealt with this before?
For the employment history section, you should put down the temp agency as your employer since they're the ones who actually pay you and handle your payroll. That's who EDD will need to verify your wages with. However, you can mention your actual workplace in the "job duties" or "description of work" section if there's space for it. I had a similar situation with a staffing agency and EDD needed the temp agency's info to process my claim properly. Make sure you have your pay stubs from the temp agency too in case they need wage verification later!
Just want to add one more tip from my recent experience - if you're dealing with a back surgery like OP mentioned, make sure your doctor includes specific functional limitations in Part B (like "cannot lift more than 10 lbs" or "cannot sit for more than 30 minutes"). I initially got a vague medical certification that just said "post-surgical recovery" and EDD requested additional documentation. My doctor had to submit a more detailed form explaining exactly what I couldn't do work-wise. This delayed my claim by about 10 days, so definitely discuss this with your doctor upfront to avoid the back-and-forth!
This is such great advice! I wish I had known this before my doctor filled out my form. They were pretty vague about my limitations too and just wrote "recovering from back surgery." I'm worried EDD might request more documentation later. Should I proactively have my doctor submit additional details, or wait to see if EDD asks for it? I don't want to complicate things but also don't want delays if I can avoid them.
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I'm in the same boat. Been waiting on a payment for 3 weeks now. This whole system is a dumpster fire 🔥
I had this exact same issue a few months ago! When it shows "qualification" after being sent, it usually means they're doing an additional review of your claim. In my case, it was because I had recently started some part-time work and they needed to verify my earnings. The payment was held up for about 10 days while they reviewed everything. Check if you've had any changes in your employment status or income recently - that could trigger the review. The good news is that once they clear it, you should get the payment. Stay on top of checking your account and definitely follow the advice about calling early in the morning!
This is really reassuring to hear! I was starting to panic thinking my payment was lost forever. I actually did have a small gig job last month that I reported, so that could definitely be what's triggering the review. Did you have to do anything specific during those 10 days, or just wait it out? Thanks for giving me some peace of mind! @ElectricDreamer
@ElectricDreamer Really appreciate you sharing this! I'm the original poster and this explains so much. I did report some small freelance earnings recently, so that's probably what triggered the "qualification" status. It's such a relief to know this isn't uncommon and that you eventually got your payment. The waiting is nerve-wracking when you're depending on that money, but knowing there's an actual reason behind it helps. Did you get any notification when the review was complete, or did the status just change back on its own?
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UPDATE: I finally got through to EDD this morning after using that Claimyr service someone recommended (it actually worked!). The representative confirmed they received my paper claim on July 8th and it's currently in processing. She said there was nothing obviously wrong with it, but they're just backed up. She flagged it for expedited review due to financial hardship. Thanks everyone for your help and advice!
That's such great news! I'm so glad you finally got through and that they flagged it for expedited review. Hopefully you'll see some movement soon. Thanks for updating us - it gives me hope for my own claim that's been stuck in limbo.
So relieved to hear you finally got through and got some answers! The financial hardship flag should definitely help speed things up. I'm dealing with a similar situation - submitted my paper claim 3 weeks ago and nothing yet. Did the rep give you any estimate on how long the expedited review might take? Also wondering if you had to provide any additional documentation to qualify for the expedited processing due to hardship?
@Tobias Lancaster The rep said expedited review typically takes 1-2 weeks instead of the usual 3-4 weeks. I didn t'need to provide additional documentation - she just asked about my financial situation over the phone and I explained that I d'used up most of my savings waiting for the claim. She said they have discretion to flag cases for hardship review when people are facing immediate financial stress. Definitely worth mentioning your situation when you call!
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hello i am new here i’ve asked questions but i still have plenty more lets say edd disability took almost a whole month to process my claim and they paid me from 9/17/25 to 10/18/2025 when will my next deposit be
Hola CosmicCrusader! Entiendo perfectamente tu preocupación - la espera puede ser muy estresante, especialmente cuando dependes de estos beneficios. Basado en mi experiencia y lo que he visto en este foro, 3-4 semanas es bastante normal ahora para recibir la primera notificación del EDD. Desde que presentaste tu solicitud el 26 de diciembre, apenas han pasado unas 3 semanas, así que estás dentro del rango normal. Mi recomendación es que sigas revisando tu cuenta online del EDD cada 2-3 días - las actualizaciones aparecen ahí antes que lleguen por correo. También asegúrate de tener listos todos tus documentos por si te los piden: ID, últimos comprobantes de pago, W-2s, y cualquier carta de terminación si la tienes. Sé que es frustrante, pero ten paciencia un poco más. Si después de 5-6 semanas no has recibido nada, entonces considera intentar llamar. ¡Ánimo, vas por buen camino!
@Malik Thomas ¡Excelente resumen de la situación! Me parece muy útil que hayas puesto todo en perspectiva - tienes razón de que apenas han pasado 3 semanas desde que CosmicCrusader presentó su solicitud el 26 de diciembre, lo cual está dentro del rango normal que todos están mencionando. Tu consejo sobre revisar la cuenta online cada 2-3 días es oro puro, y la lista de documentos que mencionas es súper práctica. Una pregunta para ti o para cualquiera que haya pasado por esto - ¿hay alguna diferencia en los tiempos de procesamiento dependiendo del tipo de terminación de empleo despido (vs. renuncia vs. reducción de personal ?)Me pregunto si algunos casos son más complicados y toman más tiempo que otros.
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plot twist: OP is turning into an anime character 🤣
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QuantumQuester
•Lol, if I suddenly develop magical powers, I'll let you know 😂
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Brianna Muhammad
As someone who's navigated both health issues and disability benefits, I want to echo what others have said about seeing a doctor immediately. Vision changes this dramatic need professional evaluation - it could be anything from a medication side effect to something more serious that needs quick treatment. That said, I understand the spiritual curiosity too. In biblical context, there are references to spiritual sight and revelation (like Paul's experience on the road to Damascus involved vision changes), but those were clearly miraculous events, not medical conditions. Please don't delay medical care while exploring spiritual meanings. Get the physical stuff checked first - your eyesight is precious! Once you know what's happening medically, you can better understand if there's any deeper significance to your experience. Hope you get answers soon and everything turns out okay! 🙏
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TillyCombatwarrior
•This is such wise advice! I'm new here but wanted to say that balancing medical care with spiritual exploration is so important. You're absolutely right that vision is precious and shouldn't be taken lightly. @QuantumQuester I hope you get the medical answers you need first, and then if there's a deeper meaning to explore, you'll be in a better position to understand it safely. Praying for good results! 🙏
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