EDD disqualified my postpartum disability claim - need help with appeal process

Ugh, that sucks! I went through something similar last year. Here's what I did: 1. Download the Appeal Form from the EDD website 2. Fill it out carefully, explaining why you think the decision was wrong 3. Include any supporting documents (medical records, etc.) 4. Make copies of everything 5. Send it via certified mail so you have proof of delivery It took about 6 weeks, but they eventually approved my claim. Don't give up!

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/Ize0EkN4HDI

the EDD is such a joke. they probably "lost" your paperwork or something 🙄

Have you checked if there were any changes to postpartum disability policies recently? Sometimes they update rules and don't communicate well.

im in the same boat rn. been fighting with edd for 3 months. its a nightmare 😫

Pro tip: keep a detailed log of all your interactions with EDD. Dates, times, who you talked to, what they said. It'll help if you need to escalate your case.

have u tried reaching out to ur local state representative? sometimes they can help push things along with edd