PA UC Board appeal stuck at 'VOTE SUBMITTED' status - What happens next?

VOTE' SUBMITTED means the Board of Review members have voted on your case, and'they re now preparing the written decision. Typically, you should receive the written decision within 2-4 weeks after that status change. If'it s been 2 weeks already,'you re probably getting close! The decision will come by regular mail to your address on file, so make sure'that s current. The pandemic created huge backlogs in the appeal system that'they re still working through even in2025.

2 YEARS??!! omg that is insane!! i had an appeal last year and it only took like 4 months total. something must be wrong with your case. did u try calling them????

I went through this exact same situation last year! The "VOTE SUBMITTED" status sat there for almost 3 weeks before I got my decision letter. The Board of Review is EXTREMELY backed up right now. They're still processing thousands of cases from the pandemic period. My advice: keep checking your mailbox daily. The decision only comes through mail, not through the portal (at least in my case). And the letter might look like junk mail, so check everything carefully!

I used to work in the UC system (not PA, but similar). "VOTE SUBMITTED" means the board members have finished reviewing your case and submitted their votes, but the written decision is still being prepared. This can take 2-6 weeks depending on backlog. The board meets periodically to vote on batches of cases, then staff prepares the formal written decisions which have to be reviewed by legal before mailing. One tip: if you haven't been able to reach someone by phone about the status, try using Claimyr (claimyr.com). They have a service that connects you directly to UC agents without the wait. I've seen many people have success with it after struggling to get through for weeks. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2 showing how it works. Worth considering if you need to check on your case status urgently.

my friend had a board appeal last year and they denied him even after the vote was submitted. just be prepared that it could go either way. the system is totally rigged against workers if you ask me!!! but good luck i hope yours turns out better

UPDATE: I actually just received my decision letter today! It was approved! The letter is dated only 3 days after the status changed to VOTE SUBMITTED, but it took almost 2 weeks to arrive in the mail. For anyone else waiting - don't lose hope, and keep checking your mailbox! Thanks everyone for your help and advice through this stressful process.

I waited 18 months for my board appeal and when I finally got the decision they had sent it to my old address even though I updated it online three times!!! Make sure your address is updated both online AND by calling them directly. The left hand doesn't know what the right is doing in that department.

Congratulations on getting your approval! That's such a relief after 2 years of waiting. Your update is really helpful for others going through the same process. It's good to know that even though the letter was dated quickly after the status change, mail delivery can still take a couple weeks. Hope your backpay comes through smoothly within those 14 business days!

Wow, what a rollercoaster! I'm so glad to see your update that you got approved - that must be such a huge relief after 2 years of uncertainty. Your timeline is really helpful for others waiting: it sounds like once it hits "VOTE SUBMITTED" the decision is basically done, it's just the mail delivery that takes time. I'm currently waiting on a referee hearing decision myself (only 3 months in, which feels like nothing compared to your journey!). Thanks for sharing all the details throughout this thread - it's really valuable info for the rest of us navigating this confusing system.

As someone who just joined this community, I wanted to say congratulations on your approval! Reading through this whole thread has been both eye-opening and nerve-wracking - the fact that you waited 2 years shows incredible patience and persistence. Your detailed updates about the status changes and timeline are really valuable for newcomers like me who might face similar situations. It's especially helpful to know that "VOTE SUBMITTED" means the decision is essentially made, just waiting on the formal letter delivery. The mail delay seems to be a common issue based on other comments here. Hope your backpay comes through without any hitches within those 14 days!

I'm new to this community and just wanted to say thank you so much for sharing your entire journey here! Reading through this thread from your initial post about being stuck at "VOTE SUBMITTED" to your amazing update about getting approved is incredibly inspiring. Two years is such a long time to wait, and I can only imagine the stress and uncertainty you went through. Your detailed documentation of the process - from the status changes to the actual mail delivery timeline - is going to be so helpful for others facing similar situations. It's also great to see how supportive this community is with practical advice and encouragement. Congratulations on your approval and I hope the backpay comes through smoothly within those 14 days!

Just wanted to add my congratulations as well! I'm brand new to this community and stumbled across your thread while researching my own UC appeal process. What an incredible journey you've been on - 2 years is absolutely mind-blowing, but your persistence really paid off! Your documentation throughout this whole process is going to be so valuable for others. The fact that you went from "VOTE IN PROGRESS" to "VOTE SUBMITTED" to actually receiving your approval letter gives such a clear picture of what that final stretch looks like. I'm especially grateful for the detail about the letter being dated just 3 days after the status change but taking nearly 2 weeks to arrive by mail - that's exactly the kind of practical info that helps manage expectations. Wishing you all the best with getting that backpay processed quickly! You've definitely earned it after such a long wait.

I'm completely new to this community and just wanted to say wow - what an incredible journey you've documented here! Reading through your entire experience from the initial 2-year wait to finally getting that approval letter is both heartbreaking and inspiring. As someone who's just starting to navigate the UC system myself, your detailed breakdown of what each status change means is absolutely invaluable. The fact that "VOTE SUBMITTED" essentially means the decision is done but you still have to wait weeks for mail delivery is exactly the kind of insider knowledge that helps newcomers like me set realistic expectations. Your persistence through such a frustrating process really shows that the system, while painfully slow, can eventually work. Thank you for taking the time to update everyone with your good news - it gives hope to others still waiting! Fingers crossed your backpay processes smoothly within those 14 days.