Can I backdate my EDD SDI claim to include previous week with same injury?

Yes, you can include the first week in your current claim since it's the same medical condition. This is called a "recurrent disability" in EDD terms. As long as you're filing for the same condition and it's within 90 days of your initial disability, it's treated as one continuous claim. The one day you worked won't disrupt this. You'll only need to serve one 7-day waiting period for the entire claim period. Make sure your doctor documents that it's the same injury on your medical certification (DE 2501).

had same thin happen w/ my knee last year. put the whole time on 1 claim form, both periods. doc just needs to check box for same condition or somethin like that

Make sure when you file that you clearly indicate which days you were disabled and which day you worked. There's a section on the SDI Online claim form where you can note your work status for each day. Be precise about this because EDD might flag your claim if dates don't match what your employer reports. Also, have your doctor clearly state on the medical certification that this is a continuation/exacerbation of the same condition. That documentation is crucial.

My cousin had something similar with her shoulder. She went back too soon and had to go out again. I think she said something about needing to make sure the doctor uses the original diagnosis code? Not 100% sure though.

I've been in this exact situation with my disability claim. The key is actually calling EDD SDI and explaining the situation directly. Of course, that's easier said than done - I spent 4 days trying to get through their phone system. If you want to save yourself the headache, I used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me connected to an actual EDD agent in about 20 minutes. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd. The agent explained exactly how to file my claim to include both periods and made notes in my file. Totally worth it to get a clear answer directly from EDD.

Update: I called EDD (finally got through after 2 hours on hold) and they confirmed I should file just ONE claim and include both periods since it's the same medical condition. The rep said to make sure my doctor clearly notes it's the same condition on the medical certification form. They also said I need to report that one day I worked when I certify for benefits. Thanks everyone for your help!

2 hrs on hold lolol ur lucky i was on 4 HOURS last month!!

This is exactly the kind of situation where getting clear guidance from EDD upfront saves so much stress later! For anyone else reading this thread - Connor's experience shows how important it is to document everything. I'd also recommend taking screenshots of your online claim submission and keeping copies of all medical forms. The EDD system can be glitchy and having backup documentation has saved me multiple times when dealing with my own disability claims. Hope your back heals up quickly Connor!

As someone who's been through the EDD disability process multiple times, I want to emphasize how crucial it is to be completely transparent about your work history when filing. Connor did the right thing by calling EDD directly - that phone call documentation could be invaluable if any questions arise later. One thing I'd add is to also inform your employer's HR department about your disability claim timeline, especially since you worked that one day in between. Sometimes there can be discrepancies between what you report and what your employer reports to EDD, which can trigger unnecessary investigations. Keep all your medical records organized and make sure your doctor is aware that this needs to be documented as a continuous condition. The EDD system is getting better, but it's still important to cross your t's and dot your i's!

I'm dealing with a similar situation right now - hurt my wrist at work, went back too early, and now it's worse than before. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been so helpful! Connor, I'm glad you got it all sorted out by calling EDD directly. That gives me hope that I can get mine figured out too. Pedro's point about notifying HR is something I hadn't considered - definitely going to do that tomorrow. It's amazing how this community shares such practical advice that you just don't find anywhere else. Thanks everyone for being so generous with your knowledge!