How long does EDD take to review unemployment appeal? Need advice!
Hey everyone, I need some advice. I just submitted an appeal for my unemployment claim and I'm wondering how long it typically takes for someone to review it. Has anyone gone through this process recently? What should I expect?
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Aisha Patel
Ugh, I feel your pain. I submitted my appeal like 2 months ago and still haven't heard anything back. The waiting game is brutal 😫
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LilMama23
•2 months?! That's insane. Have you tried calling them to check on the status?
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Aisha Patel
•Yeah, I've tried calling but its impossible to get through. I'm at my wits end here 😤
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Dmitri Volkov
•Same boat here. 3 months and counting. This system is so broken 🤦♂️
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Gabrielle Dubois
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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Tyrone Johnson
•Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit?
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Gabrielle Dubois
•I was skeptical at first too, but I can confirm it worked for me. Saved me hours of frustration.
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Ingrid Larsson
•$20 seems steep just to talk to someone. The system is so messed up that we have to pay extra just to get basic service 🙄
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Gabrielle Dubois
•I get it, but for me, it was worth every penny. Time is money, and I was wasting so much time trying to get through on my own.
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Carlos Mendoza
Here's what I've learned from my experience with appeals: 1. Be patient. It can take anywhere from 4-12 weeks for them to review your appeal. 2. Make sure you've included ALL relevant documentation with your appeal. 3. Keep checking your online account for updates. 4. If you haven't heard anything after 8 weeks, try to contact them. 5. Consider reaching out to your local state representative for help. Hope this helps! Hang in there, OP.
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Klaus Schmidt
•Thank you so much for this detailed response! It's really helpful to have an idea of what to expect. I'll definitely keep all of this in mind.
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Zainab Mahmoud
•Great advice! I'd add that keeping a paper trail of everything is crucial. You never know when you might need to reference something.
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Ava Williams
lol good luck. the EDD is a joke. youll probably get your appeal reviewed sometime next century 🤡
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Raj Gupta
Has anyone tried faxing their appeal instead of mailing it? I heard it might be faster but idk if that's true.
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Lena Müller
•I tried faxing and it didn't make a difference. Still took forever 🤷♂️
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TechNinja
•Faxing worked for me! Got a response in 3 weeks. Maybe I just got lucky tho
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Keisha Thompson
Pro tip: If you can, try to find out which office is handling your appeal. Sometimes you can get more specific info if you know who to ask.
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Klaus Schmidt
•That's a great idea! How would I go about finding that out?
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Keisha Thompson
•You can try asking when you call in, or check any correspondence you've received. Sometimes it'll mention a specific office or branch.
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