EDD appeal hearing in San Bernardino - how long for decision?

I had my appeal hearing in February in San Bernardino. I received my decision letter exactly 14 calendar days after the hearing. The ALJ ruled in my favor and I got my backpay within 7 days after the decision letter came. So all in all, it took about 3 weeks from hearing to payment. The waiting is definitely stressful but hang in there!

my freind went thru a hearing in april and it took like 3 weeks to get the letter but she got backpay for like $6800 when they finally fixed it so good luck!!

The official timeframe for EDD appeal decisions is supposed to be 7-10 business days, but realistically, San Bernardino office has been running about 12-15 business days (so roughly 2-3 weeks) for most decisions. The judge has to review all evidence, testimony transcripts, and applicable laws before issuing a formal written decision. You can try calling the Appeals Board at (916) 263-6806 after about 10 business days to check on the status. Sometimes they can tell you if a decision has been made but not yet mailed. Also, make sure to check your UI Online account daily as sometimes decisions appear there before the physical mail arrives.

I had my hearing last month but it was in Riverside not San Bernardino. Got my decision in exactly 8 days. Judge said I'd get it in a week and that's pretty much what happened. Hope you get good news soon!

My cousin's boyfriend waited almost 5 weeks for his appeal decision and he's also in San Bernardino county! EDD is so backed up right now it's not even funny. He kept calling every day and finally someone told him there was a huge backlog of cases. He eventually won his appeal but had already taken out a payday loan by then which is costing him like crazy interest. The whole thing is messed up.

I struggled for weeks trying to get information about my appeal status. Keep getting the "all representatives are busy" message every time I called. Finally used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me connected to an EDD rep within 15 minutes. The rep was able to tell me my appeal decision had actually been made days earlier but was stuck in their mailing queue. Saved me another week of anxiety! They have a video demo of how it works here: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km Definitely worth it when you're dealing with time-sensitive issues like pending payments or appeal status questions.

To answer your question from earlier - I received my decision both ways. First it appeared in my UI Online account under the "Notifications" section, and then I got the physical letter about 2 days later. And yes, if you win your appeal, they should backdate payments to cover all eligible weeks since your initial claim/disqualification. That's why I received such a large backpay amount. Make sure you've been continuing to certify for benefits each week even while waiting for the appeal decision!

Anyone know if they're sending decisions digitally now? I moved recently and worried about mail forwarding issues with something this important. Should I call EDD and update my address or will that just delay things more?

I had my hearing in San Bernardino last year and it took them a FULL MONTH to send me the decision! And guess what? They DENIED me even though I had all the evidence proving I was laid off! Had to appeal to the second level (CUIAB) which took ANOTHER two months. The system is designed to wear you down so you'll give up. Don't give up! Keep fighting and documenting EVERYTHING. And call your state representative's office - that's what finally got mine resolved.

In my experience assisting claimants with appeals, the timeline depends greatly on how complex your case is and the current workload at that particular office. Simple cases (like those involving straightforward separation issues) tend to be decided more quickly than complex cases involving multiple eligibility issues or extensive evidence. Also, decisions are typically issued faster when the judge makes their determination during the hearing. If your judge indicated they needed to review additional evidence or legal precedents, that could extend the timeline. For what it's worth, most San Bernardino appeals I've seen in 2025 have been resolved within 2-3 weeks. If it goes beyond that, don't hesitate to follow up.

Just an update on my earlier comment - I won my appeal! So happy I could cry! Hoping you get your good news soon too!