Need help with DE 4800 EDD sample questions before calling - what should I expect?

Thanks! Do they ask specific dates? I'm worried about getting dates wrong during the interview.

Yes, be prepared with exact dates when your disability started, when you last worked, and your doctor visits. Write it all down before calling.

I gave up calling manually and used Claimyr. Got through in 25 minutes and had my DE 4800 interview done same day. Worth every penny when you're dealing with a disability.

How much does that cost? At this point I'm ready to try anything.

Check out claimyr.com - they have the pricing there. Way cheaper than losing weeks of benefits while trying to call manually.

That's helpful. Should I mention if I can do some light work or would that hurt my case?

Be honest about your limitations. They need to know your actual capacity to determine partial vs total disability benefits.

How do they determine that? My doctor said it could go either way.

It's based on medical evidence and your doctor's prognosis. Have all your medical records organized before the call.

Seriously? They all take lunch at the same time? No wonder I never get through around noon.

Yep, learned that the hard way. Wednesday afternoons around 2pm seem to be the best time if you're calling manually.

Do they need gross or net income? I have both but want to give them the right numbers.

They typically want gross income for calculating your benefit amount. But have both just in case.

I was in the same boat until I tried that Claimyr service someone mentioned. They called for me and I had my DE 4800 interview within an hour. Game changer.

Was it legit? I'm getting desperate but don't want to get scammed.

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What if I've seen multiple doctors? Do I need all their info?

List your primary treating physician first, but have info for any specialists too. They might ask about all providers involved in your care.

This is so helpful. I have anxiety and depression and wasn't sure how to explain how it affects my work ability.

Focus on specific examples - like if you can't concentrate for meetings, have panic attacks, trouble with deadlines. Give concrete examples.

How does that work exactly? Do they stay on the line with you during the interview?

No, they get you connected to an EDD rep and then you handle the interview yourself. They just skip all the dialing and waiting part.

Good point. I should write everything down so I don't blank out during the call.

Exactly. Have a cheat sheet ready. These calls are stressful enough without fumbling for basic info.

What if I'm getting unemployment? Does that disqualify me from disability?

You generally can't get both at the same time. If you're too disabled to work, you can't be available for work. They'll sort it out during the interview.

Even if I don't think I can return to my old job? Should I still think of accommodations?

Yes, they're looking at your overall work capacity. Maybe you can't do your old job but could do something else with accommodations.

How detailed do they want? Just job titles or specific duties too?

They want to understand what kind of work you did and how your disability prevents you from doing it. So job duties matter.

Alright, you've convinced me. Going to try it today. Can't keep missing work to call EDD all day.

Smart choice. The time you save is worth way more than what it costs. Plus you're dealing with a disability - don't make it harder on yourself.

This thread has been incredibly helpful. Thanks everyone. Feeling much more prepared now.

Good luck! Having your info organized makes the whole DE 4800 interview go much smoother.

That's reassuring. I've been so worried about saying the wrong thing.

Just stick to the facts about your condition and how it affects you. They're trained to help people navigate the process.

Should I mention medications I tried that didn't work?

Yes, especially if side effects from past medications are still affecting you or if you're between treatments.

Wish I'd thought of that earlier. Going to start tracking everything now.

Even a week or two of tracking helps give them concrete numbers about your condition's impact.

Good point. I tend to rush through things when I'm nervous.

Take your time. These interviews can determine months of benefits. It's worth getting every answer right.

That's such good practical advice! I hadn't even thought about the environment for the call. I've been so focused on preparing the paperwork that I forgot about creating the right setup. Having water nearby is smart too - I get really dry mouth when I'm anxious. Thanks for thinking of those details that could make a big difference during such an important call.

That's such brilliant advice about practicing out loud! I never would have thought of that but it makes perfect sense. When you're dealing with a disability, the last thing you want is to struggle explaining your own condition during such a crucial call. I'm definitely going to try the mirror practice - better to feel silly at home than fumble during the actual interview. Did you find certain medical terms were harder to explain than others? I have some complex diagnoses and I'm worried about either oversimplifying or getting too technical for the rep to understand.

This is incredibly helpful! I'm scheduled for my DE 4800 interview next week and the mirror practice idea is genius. I've been so worried about explaining my chronic pain condition in a way that makes sense to someone who's never experienced it. Did you find it helpful to prepare specific examples or stories about how your disability affects daily tasks? I keep thinking I should have concrete scenarios ready rather than just general statements like "I have trouble concentrating." Also, how long did your interview actually take? I'm trying to block out enough time so I don't feel rushed.