EDD disqualified my SDI claim despite having doctor's note - what am I missing?

There could be several reasons why you got disqualified. Did you check if your doctor filled out the medical certification form correctly? Sometimes they miss sections or don't provide enough details about your condition. Another possibility is that you might have accidentally answered something incorrectly on your application. Did you have any gaps in employment before filing? Sometimes EDD disqualifies claims if you weren't actively working before becoming disabled.

the same EXACT thing happened to me last month!!! turns out my dr put the wrong diagnosis code on the form. call ur dr first and ask them to check if they made any mistakes on the form.

Check your EDD SDI account inbox or your physical mail. There should be a Notice of Determination explaining exactly why you were disqualified. The disqualification reason is crucial because it determines what your next steps should be. Common disqualification reasons include: 1. Insufficient wage credits in your base period 2. Incomplete medical certification 3. Late filing (beyond 49 days from disability onset) 4. Conflicting information between your application and doctor's certification 5. Pre-existing condition issues Don't panic yet - many disqualifications can be appealed with the right documentation. But first, you need to know the specific reason.

EDD is THE WORST!!!! I had mental health disability claim last year and they denied me too at first because they said my condition wasn't "verifiable" enough. Like WTF does that even mean??? My therapist and psychiatrist both submitted paperwork! Had to fight them for WEEKS to get it approved. The system is BROKEN!!!!

I work at a doctor's office that handles lots of disability forms, and we see this happen frequently. The most common issues with mental health claims are: 1. The doctor didn't specify clear functional limitations (how your condition prevents specific job duties) 2. The estimated recovery time wasn't clearly stated 3. Treatment plan wasn't detailed enough 4. Missing documentation of ongoing care Call your doctor's office and ask them to review what was submitted. They might need to provide additional documentation to support your claim. Also, did you file for SDI or for Paid Family Leave? They're different programs, and people sometimes file for the wrong one accidentally.

Have you tried calling EDD directly? You really need to find out the specific reason for disqualification before you can fix it. I had to call about 50 times before I got through when I had an issue with my claim last year. So frustrating!

After dealing with a similar situation last month, I discovered Claimyr (claimyr.com) which helped me get through to an actual EDD representative in about 20 minutes instead of calling for days. They have a service that basically calls EDD for you and then connects you when they reach an agent. Saved me so much stress when my claim was incorrectly disqualified. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd Once I got through, the rep explained exactly why my claim was flagged (doctor used wrong date codes) and I was able to get it fixed that same day. For mental health claims especially, talking to an actual person makes a huge difference.

One more thing to check - make sure you're not confusing a "pending" status with "disqualified." They're very different. Sometimes the SDI Online system shows a pending status that people misinterpret. A true disqualification will specifically say "disqualified" or "denied" and generate a formal Notice of Determination. If you've been truly disqualified: 1. You have 30 days from the date on the Notice to appeal 2. Appeals can be submitted online through your SDI account 3. You'll need to include any supporting documentation 4. Be specific about why you believe the decision is incorrect Also, while your appeal is pending, continue with your treatment plan and keep documentation of everything. This will be important if you need to provide additional evidence.

did u check ur spam folder? sometimes edd emails go there.

Let us know what you find out! I'm dealing with an EDD issue too (different situation) and it helps to hear how others resolve their problems.