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EDD disqualified claim due to unverified medical forms - need help!

I'm so frustrated. My unemployment claim got disqualified because they said I submitted multiple medical forms without verification. I sent the forms twice, once in November and again in December, but they still haven't processed them. I used to work as a mechanic before filing. Has anyone else dealt with this? Any advice on how to get this sorted out?

Yara Sabbagh

Ugh, that sucks. The EDD is such a mess rn. I had a similar issue last year. Have you tried calling them? It's a pain, but sometimes that's the only way to get things moving.

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Connor O'Brien

I've been trying to call for weeks, but I can never get through. It's so frustrating!

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Keisha Johnson

Pro tip: call right when they open. I got through after only 30 mins on hold that way.

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Connor O'Brien

Thanks for the tip! I'll give that a shot tomorrow morning. 🤞

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Paolo Rizzo

Hey, 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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QuantumQuest

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

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Amina Sy

idk man, paying to talk to edd? seems sketchy af 🤔

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Paolo Rizzo

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

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Oliver Fischer

How long did you have to wait once they started calling?

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Paolo Rizzo

It took about an hour, but I just went about my day and they called me when an agent was on the line. Way better than being stuck on hold myself.

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Natasha Petrova

Here's what you need to do: 1. Gather all your documentation. Make copies of everything you sent. 2. Write a detailed letter explaining the timeline of when you submitted forms. 3. If you have any proof of mailing (receipts, tracking numbers), include those. 4. Call EDD first thing in the morning (like 7:59 AM) and explain your situation. 5. If you can't get through, try the online appeal process. 6. Consider contacting your local state representative. They can sometimes help push things through. 7. Don't give up! Keep calling and following up. I went through something similar and it took about 6 weeks to resolve, but I finally got it sorted. Hang in there!

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Connor O'Brien

Wow, thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely follow these steps. Did you end up getting backpay for the weeks you were disqualified?

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Natasha Petrova

Yes, I did get backpay! It took another couple weeks after they fixed the issue, but I got it all eventually.

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Javier Morales

This is gold 💯 Saving this for future reference!

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Emma Davis

have you tried faxing your docs? sometimes that works better than mail. also, certify for weeks even if ur disqualified, in case they backdate ur claim later

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GalaxyGlider

The whole system is rigged against us, I swear. They make it so complicated on purpose. Hang in there, OP. We're all in the same sinking boat. 🚢💀

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Malik Robinson

preach 🙌 its like they want us to give up

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Isabella Silva

Nah, don't buy into that negativity. The system's overwhelmed, but keep pushing. You'll get there!

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Ravi Choudhury

Quick question - when you say "multiple medical forms," what exactly did you submit? There might be a specific form they're looking for that you missed.

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Connor O'Brien

I submitted the DE 2501 Claim for Disability Insurance Benefits and a doctor's note. Should I have included something else?

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Ravi Choudhury

Ah, gotcha. Make sure you also have the DE 2525XX Physician/Practitioner Certification filled out by your doctor. That's often the missing piece!

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