This is total garbage! EDD is THE WORST when it comes to these system glitches. They've been happening constantly since their so-called "upgrade" in January. I work in HR and I've had DOZENS of employees dealing with exactly this issue in the past few months. The worst part is that EDD acts like it's YOUR problem to fix when THEIR system is broken!! And good luck getting through on the phone - they've clearly understaffed their call center. My advice? Besides getting someone on the phone, go to your state assembly member's office. They have special EDD liaisons who can cut through the red tape. It's ridiculous that we have to resort to this, but I've had several employees get results this way when nothing else worked.

I'm dealing with a very similar situation right now! My SDI dates have been changing randomly too and I'm missing payments from the last two weeks of February. What's really concerning is that I'm seeing this pattern across multiple posts in this community - it seems like EDD's system update in January created widespread issues specifically for pregnancy disability claims. Has anyone tried filing a complaint with the California Department of Consumer Affairs about these systemic issues? I'm wondering if there's a way to escalate this beyond individual claims since it's clearly affecting so many people. We shouldn't have to use third-party services or contact assembly members just to get the benefits we've paid into! Also @PrinceJoe - definitely try the assembly member route if the phone calls don't work. I've heard they can sometimes get results within a few days compared to weeks of trying to get through to EDD directly.

Including a personal statement about your daily limitations is absolutely helpful. Be specific about activities you cannot perform, pain levels, medication side effects, and how your condition prevents you from performing essential job functions. Personal testimony combined with medical documentation creates a more complete picture of your disability.

I'm going through a similar situation right now - just got my IME determination last week and I'm preparing to appeal. One thing that's been really helpful is keeping a daily symptom diary since my injury. I write down pain levels, medications taken, activities I can't do, sleep disruption, etc. My lawyer recommended this and said it can be powerful evidence alongside the medical records. Also, if you have any witnesses (family, friends, coworkers) who can write statements about how your condition has affected your daily life and work capacity, that can strengthen your case. My sister wrote a letter describing how I need help with basic tasks that I used to do easily before my injury. The waiting period without benefits is absolutely terrifying - I'm already stressed about how I'll pay rent if this drags on. But from what I'm reading here, having strong medical documentation seems to be the key to success. Stay strong and don't give up!

Hey OP, don't stress too much. I missed a deadline once and thought my claim was toast. But I called, explained my situation, and they were actually pretty cool about it. Just be nice when you call (even if they're not) and you should be fine.

Hey Amun-Ra, I went through something similar last year. The key thing is to call them as soon as possible and explain that you couldn't provide the date because your medical condition was still being evaluated. They usually have procedures for situations like this. Make sure to mention that you acted in good faith and were waiting for clearance from your doctor. Also, if you have any documentation from your healthcare provider showing ongoing treatment during that time, it can really help your case. Don't give up - these situations are more common than you think!

Hey OP, how long has it been since you submitted the document? If it's been more than 3 weeks, you might want to consider filing an appeal.

I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Got my extension approved last month but still waiting on my first payment. The document they requested was pretty straightforward (medical records verification), submitted it within 24 hours, and now... crickets. It's so stressful not knowing when the money will come through, especially when you're counting on it for basic expenses. Really hoping the system outage @Aisha mentioned explains some of the delay. Stay strong everyone! 💪

Based on your latest comment about the denial being for "insufficient medical documentation," that's a completely different issue than what you originally thought. This actually changes things significantly. If the doctor didn't properly complete the medical certification (form DE 2501) or didn't provide enough supporting information about the disability, that would be the reason for denial - not the wages checkbox. For future reference for anyone reading this thread: Always make sure your doctor fully completes the medical certification form with detailed information about your condition, limitations, and expected recovery time. Vague or incomplete medical documentation is one of the most common reasons for SDI denials.

Don't feel embarrassed about the confusion - it's actually really common for people to focus on the wrong part of their denial when they're stressed and dealing with medical issues. The fact that you're looking into this now shows you care about getting answers. Since the denial was for insufficient medical documentation, you might want to contact your husband's doctor from 2022 to see if they have any records of what was submitted. Sometimes doctors don't realize how detailed EDD needs the medical certification to be. Even though it's been 3 years, understanding what went wrong could help if you ever need to file for SDI again in the future. The medical documentation requirements are really strict - they need specific details about functional limitations, treatment plans, and expected recovery timelines. A simple note saying "patient is disabled" usually isn't enough for EDD approval.