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omg that random Sunday phone call is super sketchy!!!! EDD NEVER calls on weekends in my experience. Was probably a scammer trying to get ur info! the real overpayment notice always comes in writing or in ur edd online account!!!
That's what I thought too! He knew some details about my case, but when he started asking for verification of personal info, that's when I got suspicious and hung up. The official notice did come in the mail about two weeks later though.
Since the official notice stated you weren't available for work due to medical leave, your appeal should focus specifically on proving you WERE available for suitable work. Make sure to include: 1. Doctor's note explicitly stating you could work with the accommodation of not working at elevation 2. Evidence of job searches for positions that would accommodate your condition 3. Any documentation showing your employer couldn't temporarily accommodate you locally This distinction between "unable to work at all" versus "unable to work in specific conditions" is crucial for your case. EDD often misapplies these rules in complicated situations like yours.
That makes so much sense. I'll make sure my documentation clearly shows I could work with accommodation. I do have emails where my employer stated they couldn't place me locally until the official transfer went through. I'll be sure to include those too. Thank you!
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kinda off topic but has anyone else noticed that SDI is wayyyy stricter about mental health claims than physical ones?? my husband broke his ankle and got approved in like 5 days. meanwhile my anxiety/depression claim took 2 months and they asked for extra documentation twice!!
ABSOLUTELY!!! EDD treats mental health like it's not real!!! I had to send in SO MUCH paperwork for my PTSD claim but my coworker with a back injury got approved right away. It's DISCRIMINATION!
Yes, you should definitely mention your boss's comment about you seeming "distracted." That's actually helpful evidence that your mental health was already affecting your work performance before termination. If you have any emails or texts that reference this conversation, bring copies. One more tip: In these appeals, how you present yourself matters. Be honest about your symptoms but stay focused and organized in your responses. Prepare a short (2-3 minute) summary of your timeline that clearly establishes when your disability began. Judges appreciate when claimants can clearly explain their situation without going off on tangents. Good luck with your appeal! The fact that you have treatment records from February 15 puts you in a strong position.
Thank you so much for all this help. I feel much more prepared now. I'll work on that short summary and gather all my documentation. I really appreciate everyone's advice and hearing from others who've been through similar situations. It's been such a difficult year but knowing I'm not alone helps.
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I've been on SDI 3 times in the past 2 years (chronic condition) and the EDD phone system is IMPOSSIBLE to get through!!! I spent 6 days calling about a payment issue and got hung up on every single time. I finally used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me through to an actual person in like 20 minutes. They have a video showing how it works here: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd It was so worth it when I needed to fix my payment issue. Might help if you need to check on why your claim is taking so long to approve.
Does that actually work?? I've never heard of it before.
I'll check it out if I still don't see any movement on my claim by the end of the week. Thanks for the suggestion!
One other thing to know - once your claim is approved, you'll keep getting payments every two weeks automatically as long as your doctor certified you for that time period. So it's just this first payment that takes forever. After that, it gets much easier!
That's good to know! My doctor certified me for 6 weeks total, so hopefully once this initial hurdle is cleared, the rest will be smoother. Thanks for the reassurance!
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My husband just went through getting his SDI extended for shoulder surgery. His doctor submitted the extension form online and it was processed within 3 days. Super easy, no problems at all. I think it really depends on your doctor being familiar with the system. Some medical offices do this all day long with no issues.
One final tip: When you see your doctor on Thursday, ask them to print you a copy of the completed extension form for your records. Having documentation is helpful if there are any issues later. Also, after the form is submitted, check your SDI Online account daily. You should see your claim end date extended within 5-7 business days. If you don't see the update by then, that's when you'd want to contact EDD to ensure they received the paperwork.
Thank you for all your help! I feel so much better about this now. I'll definitely get a copy and keep an eye on my online account for the update after my appointment.
Samuel Robinson
Got approved after THREE MONTHS of fighting and had to involve my state representative's office to get it resolved. By then I was already back at a different job because bills don't wait. The backpay helped but the stress made my condition SO MUCH WORSE. Tell your daughter to prepare for a battle - hope she gets lucky but don't count on it.
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Riya Sharma
Thank you all for the advice. I just spoke with my daughter and she's going to her therapy appointment tomorrow with a list of questions about both SDI and ADA accommodations. She's going to file for SDI right after her appointment, assuming her therapist agrees it's appropriate. I'll also tell her about Claimyr in case she runs into problems reaching EDD. It sounds like it's definitely worth trying for SDI even though she's new at this job. I feel much more prepared to help her navigate this now.
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Millie Long
•That sounds like a good plan. One more tip: have her print out the EDD Physician/Practitioner's Guide for her therapist. Some mental health providers don't file SDI claims often and might not understand exactly what EDD needs to see. The guide explains what specific information they need to include. You can find it on the EDD website.
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