EDD disqualification appeal approved - what happens next in the process?

Congrats on winning your appeal! I went through this last summer. Here's what happens next: 1. You should receive an official Notice of Appeal Decision in the mail within 5-7 business days confirming the approval 2. Your claim status will update to 'paid' for those disqualified weeks, but it can take 7-10 days for this to process 3. You don't need to recertify - the system will automatically reprocess the certifications you already submitted 4. Your benefit amount won't change - you'll get the same weekly amount you were eligible for initially Make sure you keep certifying for benefits every two weeks while this processes! Your payments will arrive on your EDD debit card (if you chose that option) or by direct deposit.

my friend had this happen last month. she got the money after like 2 wks but they sent her a separate letter first that said something about how the judge ruled. she said the important thing was that she kept certifying for all her weeks even during the appeal.

Just wondering but what kind of documentation did you actually provide for your work search? I got a notification saying my work search activities might be insufficient and I'm terrified of getting disqualified. I've been applying to jobs online but haven't been keeping super detailed records...

The EDD system is a JOKE!!! They disqualified me THREE TIMES for 'work search' issues but I was doing EXACTLY what they asked! Had to appeal every single time and won each one but still took FOREVER to get my money. They make it complicated ON PURPOSE to discourage people from getting benefits we PAID INTO through our taxes! The whole thing is designed to FRUSTRATE normal people!!

If you're having trouble reaching EDD about your appeal status, I discovered a service called Claimyr that helped me get through to an actual EDD representative when I was in a similar situation. They got me connected to an agent within 20 minutes when I had been trying for days on my own. Their website is claimyr.com and they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km that shows how it works. When my appeal was approved, I needed clarification on what would happen with my claim, and the agent was able to explain exactly when I'd see my payments.

I won an appeal last February and here's exactly what happened: 1. Got the appeal approval notice online 2. Received official letter 6 days later with the judge's decision 3. My disqualified weeks switched to "pending" 3 days after that 4. Then they changed to "paid" 4 days later 5. Money hit my EDD debit card the next morning Total time from seeing the appeal approved to getting paid was about 14 days. One thing that's important - check if the appeal decision mentions any specific instructions. Mine required me to submit an additional eligibility form after winning. Your decision might be different.

i had a similar thing happen during covid and i won my appeal but then they said i had to do a phone interview anyway which was so annoying because whats the point of winning the appeal if you still have to do more stuff?? anyway it took like 3 weeks to get the money but they did backpay everything

Quick update on something I forgot to mention: Make sure you check your UI Online inbox daily. Sometimes they'll send requests for additional information through the portal but won't email you about it. Missing these can cause further delays in getting your backpay processed. Also, if your appeal was based specifically on work search requirements, they might assign you to the Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) program which requires attending an orientation workshop.

Congratulations on winning your appeal! I just went through this exact situation about 6 months ago. Here's what you can expect based on my experience: The good news is that once your appeal shows "approved" in UI Online, the hardest part is behind you. Your claim will automatically be reprocessed and those disqualified weeks should flip to "paid" status within 7-14 business days. You don't need to do anything special - just keep certifying for your current weeks as usual. One thing to watch out for: sometimes there can be small technical holds that aren't visible on your end. If you don't see movement within 2 weeks, definitely call EDD to make sure there aren't any hidden issues blocking the payment release. Your backpay should include all the weeks you were disqualified for, calculated at your original weekly benefit amount. The money will come through your normal payment method (EDD debit card or direct deposit). Keep checking your UI Online inbox daily for any additional requests - they sometimes ask for follow-up documentation even after winning an appeal. Also save/screenshot everything related to your successful appeal in case you need it for reference later. You should be proud that you kept good records and fought the disqualification - a lot of people don't realize they can appeal these decisions!

Hey there! Congrats on winning your appeal - that's awesome news! I just went through this exact same process about 2 months ago after being disqualified for work search issues too. Here's what happened in my case: After seeing "approved" online, it took about 10 days for my disqualified weeks to change from "disqualified" to "paid" status. The backpay hit my EDD debit card 3 days after that status change. Total time was about 2 weeks from seeing the appeal approval to getting the money. One tip - make sure you're still certifying every two weeks during this waiting period! I almost missed a certification thinking I should wait until everything was sorted out, but that would have created new issues. Also, double-check that your contact info is current in your UI Online profile. They might need to send you additional paperwork, and any delays in receiving mail can slow down the process. You did the right thing keeping detailed records and fighting the disqualification. The system definitely tries to discourage appeals, but it sounds like you had solid documentation of your work search activities. Hope you get your backpay soon!

Just went through this same situation 4 months ago! The appeal approval is definitely the biggest hurdle - once you see that status, you're in good shape. Here's what I experienced: The system took about 8 business days to flip my disqualified weeks to "paid" status, then the actual money appeared on my EDD debit card 2 days after that. Total time was right around 2 weeks. One thing that helped me track progress was checking the "Payment Activity" section in UI Online daily - you'll see the status change there first before it updates on the main certification page. Also, the backpay will show up as separate line items for each week that was originally disqualified. Make absolutely sure you keep your regular bi-weekly certifications going during this processing time! I was paranoid about messing something up so I called EDD to confirm, and they said continuing to certify normally is the right approach. Your benefit amount will stay exactly the same as it was before the disqualification. The only difference is you'll get those missed weeks paid out as a lump sum when everything processes. Hang in there - the worst part is over now that your appeal was successful! The waiting is nerve-wracking but the system will catch up.

Congrats on winning your appeal! I went through this exact same process about 8 months ago after getting disqualified for work search documentation issues. Here's what happened in my case: After seeing "approved" status online, it took about 12 days for my disqualified weeks to switch to "paid" in the system. The backpay hit my account 3 days after that status change, so total time was right around 2 weeks from approval to money in hand. A few important things to keep in mind: - Keep certifying every two weeks as normal during this processing period - Check your UI Online inbox daily for any additional requests - Monitor the "Payment Activity" section - that's where you'll see status changes first - Your benefit amount stays the same, you'll just get the missed weeks as backpay The system will automatically reprocess those weeks you already certified for during the disqualification period, so you don't need to do anything extra there. Just be patient - I know the waiting is stressful after going through all that appeal stress, but once you see "approved" you're basically in the clear. One last tip: take screenshots of your appeal approval and save any documentation from this process. Sometimes it's helpful to have that paper trail for reference later. You did great fighting the disqualification - a lot of people don't realize they have appeal rights!

Congratulations on winning your appeal! That's a huge relief after dealing with the stress of being disqualified. I went through this exact situation about 5 months ago and can share what to expect: Your appeal being approved is the biggest hurdle - now the system will automatically reprocess everything. Here's the typical timeline: 1. Your disqualified weeks should change from "disqualified" to "paid" status within 7-14 business days 2. The actual backpay will hit your account 2-3 days after the status changes 3. You'll receive an official appeal decision letter in the mail within a week Key things to remember: - Keep certifying every two weeks as normal during this processing time - Check your UI Online inbox daily for any additional requests - Monitor the "Payment Activity" section - status changes show up there first - Your weekly benefit amount stays exactly the same The backpay will include all those weeks you were disqualified for, calculated at your original weekly benefit amount. It comes through whatever payment method you already have set up (EDD debit card or direct deposit). I know the waiting is nerve-wracking after all you've been through, but once you see "approved" you're basically home free. The system just needs time to catch up and reprocess everything. Save screenshots of your appeal approval and keep all your documentation - it's good to have that paper trail. You did the right thing keeping detailed records and fighting the disqualification. Many people don't realize they can appeal these decisions!

Great news on winning your appeal! I went through this same process about 3 months ago after a work search disqualification. Here's what you can expect: The appeal approval is definitely the hardest part - now it's mostly just waiting for the system to catch up. In my case, it took exactly 9 days for my disqualified weeks to flip from "disqualified" to "paid" status, then the backpay appeared on my EDD debit card 2 days after that. A few things that helped me during the waiting period: - Check the "Payment Activity" section daily - that's where you'll see changes first - Keep certifying every two weeks as normal (don't skip any!) - Monitor your UI Online inbox for any follow-up requests - Take screenshots of your appeal approval for your records Your weekly benefit amount will stay exactly the same, and you'll get all those missed weeks paid as backpay in one lump sum. The system automatically reprocesses the certifications you already submitted during the disqualification period, so you don't need to recertify. I know the waiting is stressful after everything you've been through, but seeing "approved" means you're in the clear! The 7-14 day timeframe that others mentioned seems pretty standard. You did the right thing keeping detailed records and fighting it - not everyone realizes they have appeal rights.

Congratulations on winning your appeal! I went through this exact same situation about 6 weeks ago after getting disqualified for work search documentation issues. Here's what happened in my case: After seeing the "approved" status online, it took about 11 days for my disqualified weeks to change to "paid" status in the system. The backpay hit my EDD debit card 3 days after that, so total time was about 2 weeks from seeing the approval to getting the money. A few key things to keep in mind: - Continue certifying every two weeks as normal during this processing period - Check your UI Online inbox daily for any additional requests or documentation needs - Monitor the "Payment Activity" section specifically - that's where status changes appear first - Your weekly benefit amount stays the same, you'll just get those missed weeks as backpay The system will automatically reprocess the certifications you already submitted during the disqualification period, so no need to recertify those weeks. Just be patient - I know the waiting is nerve-wracking after all the stress of the appeal process, but once you see "approved" the hard part is over. Make sure to screenshot your appeal approval and keep all your documentation organized. Sometimes it's helpful to have that paper trail for future reference. You did the right thing keeping detailed records and fighting the disqualification!

Congratulations on winning your appeal! I went through this exact situation about 4 months ago after being disqualified for work search issues. Here's what you can expect based on my experience: The good news is that seeing "approved" means the hardest part is behind you. Your claim will automatically be reprocessed and those disqualified weeks should change from "disqualified" to "paid" status within 7-14 business days. The actual backpay typically hits your account 2-3 days after the status change. A few important things to remember: - Keep certifying every two weeks as normal during this processing period - Check your UI Online inbox daily for any additional requests - Monitor the "Payment Activity" section specifically - that's where you'll see status changes first - Your weekly benefit amount stays exactly the same The system will automatically reprocess the certifications you already submitted during the disqualification period, so you don't need to recertify those weeks. You'll get backpay for all the weeks you were disqualified for, calculated at your original weekly benefit amount. Make sure to screenshot your appeal approval and save all documentation from this process. Sometimes it's helpful to have that paper trail for reference later. You did the right thing keeping detailed records and fighting the disqualification - many people don't realize they can appeal these decisions. The waiting is nerve-wracking, but you're basically in the clear now!