Just wanted to add another tip that helped me during my extension process - if your doctor's office is slow with paperwork (which seems pretty common), you can actually ask them to fax the DE 2525XX form directly to EDD while you're still at your appointment. Most medical offices have fax capabilities and this ensures it gets submitted immediately rather than sitting in their outgoing mail pile for days. When I extended my disability for rotator cuff surgery complications, my doctor's assistant faxed it right from the exam room and I had confirmation it was received within hours. This might be worth asking about at your appointment to avoid any last-minute stress about timing!

I'm currently dealing with a similar extension situation for my herniated disc recovery! One thing that really helped me was asking my doctor's office for a copy of the DE 2525XX form they submitted so I have it for my records. They were able to print me a copy right after they faxed it to EDD. This way I have proof of exactly what dates were requested and when it was submitted in case there are any issues later. Also, I learned that some doctor's offices will call EDD directly to confirm the form was received - mine did this and it gave me huge peace of mind. It's worth asking if your doctor's office offers this service since phone wait times can be brutal when you're trying to call yourself. The whole extension process is definitely nerve-wracking when you're already dealing with health issues, but it sounds like you're being proactive about it which is the key!

Just wanted to chime in as another newcomer who's been lurking here for a few days! This thread is exactly why I joined this community - the level of detail and real-world experience shared here is incredible. I'm currently waiting on my first SDI payment (filed my claim 3 weeks ago for a shoulder injury) and honestly had no idea about these random reviews or the communication issues with EDD. Reading through everyone's experiences has been both educational and somewhat terrifying! 😅 @Aisha Khan - huge congrats on getting your husband's payment sorted out! The 8am calling strategy seems to be the golden rule here. @CosmicVoyager @Amara Okafor @Vince Eh - wishing you all luck with your Monday calls! It's honestly mind-blowing that a state agency in 2025 operates with such poor transparency. The fact that they can put holds on accounts without any notification is just unacceptable. At least we have this community to help decode their broken system! I'll definitely be bookmarking this thread for future reference. Thanks everyone for sharing your knowledge and experiences!

As someone brand new to both this community and the EDD SDI system, this entire thread has been incredibly enlightening and honestly pretty alarming! I just submitted my first disability claim last week for a knee injury and had no idea about these potential payment delays and random reviews with zero notification. Reading through everyone's experiences here - from @Aisha Khan's 2-week delay due to a random eligibility review to @Carmen Lopez's similar experience in January - it's clear that this is a systemic communication problem with EDD. The fact that they can hold payments without any automated notification to claimants is just mind-boggling in 2025. @Aisha Khan - so relieved you got your husband's payment resolved! The 8am calling strategy seems to be the consensus here. To all the other newcomers (@CosmicVoyager @Amara Okafor @Vince Eh @Malik Johnson) also dealing with delays - good luck with your calls! This community is already proving more valuable than any official EDD resource I've found. Thank you all for sharing your real-world experiences and creating a space where we can actually get useful information about navigating this broken system!

Thanks for sharing your timeline - 12 days is actually pretty encouraging! I'm on day 4 of waiting for my SDI approval after knee surgery and this thread has been super helpful. It sounds like as long as everything was submitted correctly the first time, most people are getting approved within that 2-3 week window. The horror stories about months-long waits seem to be when there are errors or missing documentation. Really hoping mine goes as smoothly as yours did!

As someone who just went through the SDI approval process myself (got approved last month), I'd recommend calling the EDD customer service line around 8:02 AM - right when they open. I know everyone says they never answer, but I actually got through on my third try that way. The rep was able to tell me exactly what stage my claim was in and confirmed there were no issues holding it up. Also, if you haven't already, make sure to check that your employer submitted their portion correctly. Mine was delayed by 4 days because my HR department initially sent incomplete wage information to EDD. Once that got sorted out, approval came within 48 hours. The whole process took 16 days total but would've been 12 if not for the employer delay. Hope your recovery goes smoothly and your approval comes through soon! Herniated disc surgery is rough - been there myself.

tldr: EDD system sucks, everyone's struggling, no easy fixes. welcome to the thunderdome, OP! ⚡️🏟️

I'm dealing with the exact same ID.me driver's license issue right now! It's incredibly frustrating when the system says your license is linked to another account that you know doesn't exist. I've been banging my head against this wall for weeks. From what I've read here, it seems like persistence with calling is key, even though it's painful. I'm also going to try that suggestion about asking them to check for duplicate records or database errors - that actually makes a lot of sense from a technical standpoint. Has anyone had luck with trying different browsers or devices when doing the ID.me verification? Sometimes these systems can be finicky about that stuff too. Thanks for posting this - at least we know we're not alone in this nightmare! 😤

I'm in a similar boat right now! I mailed my DE 2501 forms about 10 days ago and have been wondering the same thing about switching to online. Reading through all these responses is super helpful - it sounds like the key is just being patient and waiting for EDD to process the paper claim first. I was also worried about accidentally creating a duplicate claim by trying to go online too early. It's good to know that once they send that first notice with the claim number, the transition to SDI Online should be pretty straightforward. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - this is exactly the kind of real-world advice that's hard to find on the official EDD website!

I'm going through this exact same situation right now! I mailed my DE 2501 forms about a week and a half ago and have been anxiously waiting to hear something back from EDD. This thread has been incredibly helpful - I had no idea that I needed to wait for them to process the paper claim first before setting up the online account. I was actually planning to try creating an SDI Online account this weekend, but now I know I should wait for that Notice of Computation to arrive in the mail first. It's reassuring to hear from so many people who successfully made the switch from paper to online. The waiting is nerve-wracking when you're dealing with disability and need those payments, but at least now I know what to expect with the timeline. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences - this is way more helpful than anything I could find on the official EDD website!