EDD denied my SDI claim after payment - Need help with appeal process

Ugh, the EDD is such a mess. I've been dealing with them for months and it's always one problem after another. Here's what you need to do: 1. Gather any evidence you have that shows you were looking for work before your injury. Emails, job applications, anything. 2. Write a detailed appeal letter explaining your situation. 3. Include all relevant documentation with your appeal. 4. Submit everything before the deadline on your denial letter. 5. Be prepared to wait. The appeal process can take weeks or even months. Good luck! The system is broken, but don't give up.

Wait, so they paid you and then said you were denied? That's weird. Are you sure you're reading the messages correctly?

I found a way to actually get someone on the phone at EDD. 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 explaining it: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ

bruh moment 🤡 EDD really out here playing games with peoples lives smh

Have you considered getting a lawyer? Sometimes having legal representation can speed up the process and increase your chances of winning the appeal.

This happened to my cousin last month. Turns out there was a mixup with his dates. He called and got it sorted out pretty quick. Maybe try calling before going through the whole appeal process?

The EDD system is so outdated, it's probably running on Windows 95 or something. No wonder there are so many errors. 💻🦖

Hey OP, quick question - did you report any income during your unemployment period? Sometimes that can affect your eligibility for disability.

lmao welcome to the club 🎉 we're all stuck in EDD hell together

Pro tip: Keep a detailed log of every interaction you have with EDD. Dates, times, names of reps you talk to, what was said. It'll help if you need to escalate your case later.

I'm dealing with something similar right now - got paid but then received a denial notice. It's so confusing! From what I've learned lurking here, it seems like EDD's system has tons of glitches. Definitely appeal it, but also try calling first like @Rachel Clark suggested. Sometimes it really is just a computer error. Make sure you have all your job search records ready - screenshots of applications, emails, anything that proves you were actively looking for work before your injury. The whole "withdrawn from labor market" thing seems to be their go-to reason for denial even when it's not accurate. Don't let them intimidate you - you know what really happened. Keep us posted on how it goes! 🤞