Based on your additional information about the workers' comp situation, here's what I recommend: 1. File the new SDI claim immediately - don't wait. Your husband is eligible from the date the doctor certifies he's disabled again. 2. Make sure the doctor clearly documents this as a NEW injury event with a NEW diagnosis, even if it's the same body part. 3. On the application, there's no need to explain the complex situation with the previous workers' comp dispute - that will just confuse matters. 4. Be prepared that EDD may take longer than the standard 14 days to process this claim due to the unusual circumstances. 5. If your claim gets stuck in processing (which happens often with complicated cases), you'll need to be persistent about following up. The key is having the doctor be very explicit that this is a new disabling condition with a specific date of injury after returning to work. The medical documentation will make or break this claim.

I'm so sorry you're dealing with this stressful situation! I went through something similar about 6 months ago with my wife. She had been on SDI for a knee injury, returned to work for about 2 weeks, then had a completely unrelated car accident that injured her back. Here's what I learned from our experience: definitely file a new claim as others have mentioned, but also be prepared for potential delays. EDD's system automatically flags cases where someone files multiple claims in a short timeframe, which can add 2-3 weeks to processing time. One thing that really helped us was having the doctor include a brief statement in the medical certification explicitly saying something like "This is a new injury unrelated to patient's previous disability claim." Our doctor initially just filled out the standard form, but when we asked him to add that clarification, it seemed to help the claim move through faster. Also, make sure you apply online if possible - it's generally faster than mailing paper forms. You can do it through EDD's SDI Online portal. Best of luck with everything!

So glad you got it sorted out! Definitely check your SDI Online account after they submit it - that's the easiest way to confirm everything went through properly. The system should show the updated end date once they process the extension.

Just wanted to add one more tip that helped me - when your doctor submits the extension, make sure they include a clear medical justification for why you still can't return to work. EDD sometimes requests additional documentation if the extension reason isn't detailed enough. My doctor learned this the hard way on my first extension attempt and had to resubmit with more specific medical details. Also, keep copies of everything for your records! You never know when you might need to reference the paperwork later.

One more thing to check - log into your SDI Online account and look at your claim summary page. See if your claim status has changed from "Active" to something else. Sometimes it will say "Additional Information Required" or "Pending Review" which gives you a clue about what's happening. In my case, the status had changed but they never notified me about it.

I'm dealing with something similar right now! My SDI payments stopped suddenly in early October after 2 months of regular payments. Like you, my doctor certified me well beyond when the payments stopped, and my claim status still shows "Active" online. I've been trying the early morning calling strategy mentioned by @Ava Thompson - got through once after 45 minutes of calling at 8:02 AM, but the rep just said there was a "processing delay" with no timeline. It's so stressful when you're already dealing with health issues and then have to worry about basic expenses. I'm going to try calling my doctor's office today to see if EDD requested any additional paperwork from them. Fingers crossed we both get this resolved soon!

idk if this helps, but I had a similar issue and it turned out there was a flag on my account for potential fraud. Had to verify my identity again. Might be worth asking about that when you finally get through to someone.

This is so frustrating! I'm going through the exact same thing right now - got the notification that payment was issued 5 days ago but nothing in my account. I've been calling nonstop but just get that automated message saying call volume is too high. Has anyone had success getting through early in the morning? I'm thinking of trying to call right when they open at 8am. Really hoping this gets sorted out soon because rent is due! 😰

One more piece of advice - when you file your appeal (even if you're also trying the informal reconsideration route), make sure to request continued benefits pending the appeal decision. There's a specific checkbox for this on the appeal form. This is called "aid paid pending" and means you might be able to receive benefits while waiting for the appeal decision. Not everyone qualifies, but it's worth requesting.

I'm so sorry you're dealing with this - the EDD system can be incredibly frustrating! I went through something similar last year where they denied my claim due to a "missed deadline" that was literally impossible to meet given their mail processing times. One thing that really helped me was bringing a printed copy of the USPS tracking information showing the date you sent it versus when it was delivered. Make sure to highlight those dates so it's crystal clear to whoever reviews your case. Also, when you're at the office tomorrow, ask them to check if there are any notes in your file about your case being flagged for the timing issue. Sometimes these cases get automatically flagged in their system and can be resolved more easily than you'd expect. Good luck tomorrow - you've got this! The fact that you responded promptly and have documentation proving it should work in your favor.