DEO Adjudication Pending 4+ Months - How to Speed It Up?
Hey everyone, I'm at my wits end here. My unemployment adjudication has been pending for over 4 months now. It's driving me crazy! I've tried everything I can think of to speed it up, but nothing seems to work. Has anyone else been stuck in this limbo for so long? Any advice on how to get things moving?
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Andre Dubois
Ugh, I feel your pain. I was stuck in adjudication hell for 3 months. Here's what finally worked for me: 1. Call every single day. Be polite but persistent. 2. Make sure all your docs are uploaded and correct. 3. Ask to speak to a supervisor if you're not getting anywhere. 4. Reach out to your local state rep. They can sometimes light a fire under the DEO. 5. Document everything. Every call, every person you talk to. Hang in there, it's frustrating but you'll get through it!
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CyberSamurai
•This is solid advice. I'd add: check your spam folder religiously. Sometimes important emails end up there.
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Zoe Alexopoulos
•Calling everyday seems excessive. Don't they just get annoyed?
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Andre Dubois
•In my experience, being a squeaky wheel helps. Just stay polite and they usually understand your frustration.
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Jamal Carter
4 months?! That's insane. The system is so broken 😡
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Mei Liu
Have you tried contacting your state representative? They can sometimes help speed things up.
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Carmen Flores
•I haven't tried that yet. How do I find out who my rep is?
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Mei Liu
•Just google '[your state] find my representative'. Most states have a website where you can enter your address and it'll show you who represents you.
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Carmen Flores
•Thanks! I'll give that a shot.
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Liam O'Donnell
Yo, 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. Check out this video: https://youtu.be/AsdxiF0IH1k
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Amara Nwosu
•Sounds sketchy. Is it legit?
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Liam O'Donnell
•Yeah, it's totally legit. I was skeptical too but it saved me hours of hold time.
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AstroExplorer
•20 bucks tho? 🤔 That's steep for a phone call.
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Liam O'Donnell
•True, but think about how much time you waste on hold. For me, it was worth it to actually talk to someone.
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Giovanni Moretti
lol welcome to the club 🤡 I've been waiting 6 months. DEO is a joke.
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Fatima Al-Farsi
Have you checked if there's any missing information on your claim? Sometimes that can cause delays.
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Carmen Flores
•I've triple-checked everything. As far as I can tell, it's all there and correct.
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Fatima Al-Farsi
•Hmm, then it might just be the backlog. Keep pushing!
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Dylan Cooper
I heard they're implementing a new system soon. Maybe that'll help clear the backlog? 🤞
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Sofia Perez
•Yeah right, and I'm the queen of England 👑 They've been saying that for years.
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Dylan Cooper
•Fair point. I guess I'm just trying to stay optimistic 😅
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Dmitry Smirnov
Pro tip: if you can, try calling right when they open. The queue is usually shorter then.
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ElectricDreamer
This might sound weird, but have you tried reaching out on Twitter? Sometimes public callouts get their attention.
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Carmen Flores
•I haven't! Do I just tweet at the DEO account?
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ElectricDreamer
•Yep, and use relevant hashtags like #unemployment #[yourstate]. Sometimes it works!
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Molly Chambers
I'm so sorry you're going through this! 4 months is absolutely ridiculous. I went through something similar last year and what helped me was creating a detailed log of every interaction - dates, times, who I spoke with, reference numbers, etc. Also, if you haven't already, try filing a complaint with the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity's ombudsman office. They're supposed to help resolve these kinds of issues. Sometimes having an official complaint on file can help push things along. Don't give up - you deserve to get your benefits!
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