Won my EDD appeal - do I need to call EDD to notify them about winning my case?

Congrats on winning your appeal! The Appeals Board automatically notifies EDD of the decision, so you don't technically need to call them. The judge's decision gets transmitted electronically to EDD within 3-5 business days. However, in my experience, it can sometimes help to call them after about a week just to make sure they've processed the decision correctly. Sometimes claims can still get stuck in the system even after an appeal win.

congrats!! i won mine too back in january. u dont need 2 call them the judge sends it over automatically. my payments started coming like 10 days after i got the letter

While the Appeals Board does notify EDD, I highly recommend calling them after 7-10 business days to confirm they've received and processed the decision. Make sure you have your appeal case number and the date of the decision when you call. During this call, also ask them for an estimate on when your back payments will be processed. If you notice any delays beyond two weeks, request to speak with a tier 2 specialist who can manually review the status. EDD should implement the judge's decision in their system within 2 weeks, but sometimes there are delays.

I was in the exact same situation 2 months ago! Won my appeal for the same reason (voluntary quit). Here's what happened: I waited 2 weeks after getting my decision letter and nothing changed on my UI Online account. Then I tried calling EDD for THREE DAYS straight and couldn't get through - kept getting the "we're experiencing high call volume" message and disconnecting me. Finally found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me connected to an actual EDD rep in about 20 minutes. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km Once I got through, the rep confirmed they had the appeal decision but it was sitting in a queue waiting to be manually processed. They expedited it and my payments started showing up 2 days later. So definitely worth calling, but be prepared for the frustration of trying to get through.

CALL THEM RIGHT AWAY!!!! I won my appeal in February and assumed they would automatically start my payments again. BIG MISTAKE!! I waited almost a MONTH and nothing happened!!! When I finally got through to EDD, they claimed they "never received the decision" even though I had my letter! Then they made me wait ANOTHER 2 weeks while they "looked into it"!! The system is COMPLETELY BROKEN and they will drag their feet as long as possible to avoid paying you what they owe!!

Hmm I think I had a different experience from most people here. I won my appeal last year and didn't have to call anyone. The payments just showed up in my account about 8 days after I got the letter. Maybe I just got lucky?

Update on my earlier comment - I just remembered something important: Keep certifying for benefits while you wait for them to process your appeal decision! The certification weeks will show as "Disqualified" until they update the system, but you still need to submit them. Otherwise, once they process your appeal win, they'll only pay you for weeks you certified for. I've seen people miss out on backpay because they stopped certifying during the appeal process.

One more important detail: Make sure you download and save a PDF copy of your appeal decision letter. If you do need to call EDD and there's any confusion about your case, having this document readily available can save a lot of time. Also, when your payments do start processing, carefully review each week to ensure they applied the correct weekly benefit amount and included any additional supplements you're eligible for. If you notice any discrepancies after they process your backpay, call immediately as it's much easier to fix payment issues right away rather than months later.