EDD Appeal Form confusion: which date to enter for disagreement with determination?

You should definitely put the "date mailed" from your determination letter. That's the official date of the determination you're appealing. The form is asking when the determination you're disagreeing with was issued, not when you're filling out the appeal form. The benefit year begin date is just when your claim period started and isn't relevant for this particular field.

ur supposed to put the date on the actual NOTICE ur appealing. like when they sent it to you. the benefit year is something totally different thats just when ur claim started

I went through this exact same confusion last year when appealing my SDI denial. You need to use the "date mailed" from your Notice of Determination. This is critical because you only have 30 days from that date to file your appeal. The benefit year begin date is completely unrelated to this part of the form - it just indicates when your benefit period started. Make sure you also include a copy of the determination letter with your appeal submission. And keep copies of EVERYTHING you send them. I learned the hard way that EDD can sometimes claim they never received documents.

Listen, these EDD forms are DESIGNED to be confusing!!! They want people to mess up so they can deny more claims. I put the wrong date on mine and they rejected my whole appeal without even looking at it. Had to start the ENTIRE process over again. The system is rigged against regular people who don't have lawyers to help them!!

Has anyone managed to actually talk to a human at EDD about appeal questions? I've been trying to call for days about my own appeal and can't get through!

Quick follow-up since I see you're approaching your deadline - as others mentioned, you need to use the mailed date. But also make sure you're thoroughly explaining WHY you disagree with their determination. Be specific about why you believe you qualify for benefits. Include any supporting medical documentation if this is about SDI or provide employment details if it's UI-related. The ALJ (Administrative Law Judge) who reviews your appeal will be looking for concrete reasons to overturn the denial. I've helped several friends with successful appeals, and specificity really matters.

good luck!! i had 2 go through the whole appeal thing last year and finally got approved. just make sure u turn it in on time!!

Just wanted to add my experience - I successfully appealed my SDI denial last fall and the date issue definitely tripped me up at first too! Like everyone else confirmed, you absolutely need the "date mailed" from your determination notice. But here's something that might help: when you submit your appeal, consider sending it certified mail so you have proof of delivery. EDD has to receive it within 30 days of that mailed date, not just postmarked. I almost missed my deadline because I assumed regular mail would be fine. Also, if you're close to the deadline like you are, you can actually submit the appeal online through EDD's website which gives you immediate confirmation. Good luck with your appeal - the process is stressful but don't give up!