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EDD Disability Claim Filed Over a Month Ago - No Updates, Website Shows "No Claims Pending". What to Do?

I filed for disability after having surgery and I've been off work for a while now. It's been over a month and I still haven't heard anything back from EDD. When I check online, it shows that I filed the claim (I have a receipt number), but there are "No claims pending". Has anyone else experienced this? I'm getting worried because I need to know the status of my claim and if they need anything else from me. Any advice on what to do next?

Tom Maxon

I found a way to solve EDD disability claim status delays, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvVRboRxuuY

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Aiden Rodríguez

Ugh, I feel your pain. The EDD system is a total nightmare rn. I went through something similar last year. Here's what worked for me: 1. Keep calling them every day. I know it sucks, but persistence is key. 2. Check your spam folder regularly. Sometimes their emails end up there. 3. If you have a disability case worker, try contacting them directly. 4. Double-check that you submitted all required docs. Sometimes they need extra stuff and don't tell you. 5. Consider reaching out to your local state representative. They can sometimes help push things along. Hang in there! It's frustrating, but keep at it. 💪

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Emma Garcia

This is solid advice. I'd add that you should document EVERYTHING. Every call, email, letter. It'll help if you need to escalate later.

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Ava Kim

Calling everyday? ain't nobody got time for that 😩 but I guess we gotta do what we gotta do

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Maya Patel

Thanks for the detailed advice! I'll definitely try all of these. Didn't even think about checking my spam folder, good call!

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Ethan Anderson

I found a way to actually get someone on the phone. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ

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Layla Mendes

Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?

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Lucas Notre-Dame

$20? That's highway robbery! The government should make it easier to reach them without having to pay extra 😡

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Ethan Anderson

I get the skepticism, but it seriously saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imo

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Aria Park

How long did you have to wait after using the service?

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Ethan Anderson

It took about 2 hours, but I just went about my day and got a call when an agent was ready. Way better than being stuck on hold myself!

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Noah Ali

have you tried faxing your docs? sometimes that works better than online submission. old school but effective lol

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Chloe Boulanger

This happened to me too! Turns out they had my address wrong in the system so all the mail was going to my old place. Double check your contact info is correct on file.

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Maya Patel

Oh man, I didn't even think of that. I'll definitely check. Thanks for the tip!

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James Martinez

the edd website is about as useful as a screen door on a submarine 🙄 good luck getting any real info from there

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Olivia Harris

LMAO 🤣 ain't that the truth. I swear it was designed by monkeys

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Alexander Zeus

Hey now, don't insult monkeys like that. They could probably design a better site 🐒💻

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Alicia Stern

I'm in the same boat. Filed 2 months ago and still nothing. This system is so broken its not even funny anymore. Anyone know if there's a class action lawsuit we can join? 🤔

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Gabriel Graham

Pro tip: if you can, go to an EDD office in person. I know it's a pain, but I got more done in one visit than I did in weeks of calling and emailing.

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Drake

This! Face-to-face always seems to work better. Just be prepared for a loooong wait.

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Maya Patel

Thanks for the suggestion. Do you know if I need to make an appointment first?

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Gabriel Graham

When I went, it was first-come, first-served. But it might vary by location. Couldn't hurt to call and check!

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