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EDD appeal approved - how long until I actually see my payment?

Finally got the determination letter yesterday saying my appeal was approved! After fighting for 9 weeks over a bogus "false statement" disqualification, the judge ruled in my favor. The letter says my disqualification is removed and benefits are payable, but doesn't say WHEN. My UI Online account still shows all weeks as "disqualified" and there's no payment pending. Anyone gone through this before? How long does it typically take for EDD to actually process the payment after an appeal win? I'm seriously behind on rent and need to know if I should expect payment this week or if it's going to be another month-long wait.

congrats on winning yr appeal! edd is super slow with updating after appeals. i waited like 3 wks for mine to hit my acct after my telephone hearing. just keep checking ur ui online every day, it'll switch from disqualified to paid with no warning

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3 weeks?? Ugh, that's not what I wanted to hear but thanks for the reality check. Did your UI Online status change before the money showed up, or did it just appear in your account?

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The timing varies quite a bit after appeal approvals. Here's what typically happens: 1. The judge's decision gets sent to EDD (1-3 business days) 2. EDD processes the decision and updates their system (3-10 business days) 3. Your account status changes from disqualified to paid 4. Payment processes within 24-48 hours after status change So realistically, you're looking at anywhere from 5 days to 2 weeks. I'd suggest calling EDD to make sure they've received and are processing the judge's decision - sometimes they need a nudge to speed things along, especially if you explain your rent situation.

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This! 👆 It really depends on if your local office is backed up. Mine took 9 days total, but my friend waited almost 3 weeks last year. Calling definitely helps.

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I spent TWO MONTHS trying to reach EDD after winning my appeal!!! They had "received" the judge's decision but kept telling me it was "in process" every time I managed to get through. Finally used Claimyr (claimyr.com) to connect with an actual tier 2 specialist who processed my payment on the spot. The video demo shows exactly how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km Seriously worth it to avoid the constant busy signals and disconnects. The specialist told me appeal decisions can get stuck in their system without manual intervention.

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Thanks for the tip. I've been calling the regular number every day with no luck. Might try this if nothing changes by next week. Two months is insane though - I can't wait that long!

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my frend won her apeeal in january and got paid in 4 days but she had a diffrent issue (quit vs fired) not false statment so maybe thats faster? false statement takes longer cuz they have to remove the fraud flag on your acount probably

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That's a good point. "False statement" disqualifications have an additional step where the fraud indicator needs to be manually removed from the account by a specific department. This can add 3-5 business days to the process compared to other types of appeal decisions.

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I WON MY APPEAL 6 WEEKS AGO AND STILL NOTHING!!!! EDD IS COMPLETELY BROKEN!!! They lost my paperwork TWICE and now claim they have no record of the judge's decision even though I HAVE THE LETTER RIGHT HERE IN FRONT OF ME with the case number and everything. Every rep tells me something different - one says it's in process, another says they have no record, a third says I need to call some special department that's NEVER AVAILABLE. This system is DESIGNED to make people give up!!!!!

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This is unfortunately not uncommon with appeal decisions, especially during busy periods. You need to speak with the Appeals Division directly at (800) 300-5616, then press 1 for English, then 6 for Appeals. Ask them to check if your decision was properly recorded in the EDD system. If it was, they can expedite processing. If not, you'll need to provide a copy of your favorable decision letter to appeals@edd.ca.gov with your claim number in the subject line.

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Just sharing my experience - after my appeal was approved (for a different issue though, not false statement), I checked my UI Online account obsessively. On day 8, it suddenly switched from disqualified to paid! Money was on my card the next day. No warning, no email, nothing - it just changed. So definitely keep checking your account daily.

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That's helpful to know - I'll keep checking. Did you call EDD at all during those 8 days or just wait it out?

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I tried calling twice but couldn't get through. So basically just waited and hoped for the best. But I think calling is definitely worth trying if you can get through!

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My cousin works for EDD (not sharing which office lol) and she says appeals are taking 10-14 business days to process right now because they're short-staffed. But she says if you haven't seen any change after 2 weeks, something is definitely wrong and you should call.

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That's consistent with what I've been hearing from claimants recently. The processing times have increased since the staffing reductions earlier this year.

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Congratulations on winning your appeal! Here's exactly what should happen: 1. The Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) submits their decision to EDD (typically 1-2 business days after your hearing) 2. EDD's Appeals Division processes the decision (5-10 business days) 3. For false statement disqualifications specifically, the Compliance Division must review and remove penalty flags (3-5 additional days) 4. Once processed, all weeks switch from "disqualified" to "paid" status 5. Payment processing begins automatically (24-48 hours) 6. Funds appear on your Money Network card or direct deposit (1-2 business days) Total time: typically 10-21 days from decision date. If it's been more than 3 weeks, I recommend contacting your local assembly member's office for assistance. They have direct lines to EDD specialists who can resolve these issues quickly.

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This is super helpful, thank you! I'm on day 4 since receiving the letter (probably day 5-6 since the judge made the decision). I'll give it another week before panicking. Good call on contacting my assembly member if it goes beyond 3 weeks.

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anyone saying 2 weeks is being OPTIMISTIC!!! My friend and I both won appeals for the EXACT SAME ISSUE and she got paid in 9 days while I'm still waiting after 5 WEEKS!!! It's completely RANDOM depending on which EDD employee gets your file and how backed up they are!!! The ONLY thing that works is calling over and over until you get someone who actually CARES enough to help!!!

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this happened to me 2. depends which office handles ur claim + how many cases theyre dealing with. norcal offices seem faster than socal ones imo

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