ESD adjudication results mixed - one approved, one disqualified - can I get backpay for those weeks?

The same EXACT thing happened to me last year!! The system makes no sense at all. I had 2 issues and one got disqaulified first, then everything showed $0.00. But then when the second issue got approved, NOTHING CHANGED! I called for 3 weeks straight and never got through. Eventually gave up and just moved on. Good luck though maybe you'll have better luck than me.

You need to appeal the disqualification decision ASAP if you haven't already. You only have 30 days from the date of the determination letter. When you had two issues in adjudication, if one resulted in disqualification, all weeks affected by that issue will show as disqualified - regardless of the outcome of the other issue. However, if you successfully appeal the disqualification, ESD should review all those weeks again. Make sure your appeal clearly explains why you believe the disqualification was incorrect based on ESD rules. Include any supporting documentation that helps your case.

idk if this helps but i was stuck in a similar situation in march. i couldn't get through to ESD at all - busy signals, disconnects, the whole frustrating mess! i finally tried Claimyr (claimyr.com) and they got me connected to a real ESD agent in about 40 mins. they have a demo video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 when i finally spoke with the agent, they explained that if the one disqualifying issue affects the same weeks as the approved issue, those weeks remain disqualified. BUT they also said sometimes the computer system doesn't automatically update everything correctly after multiple adjudications. the agent was able to review my specific case and make some adjustments. worth a try at least!

The weeks are probably lost unfortunately. If the disqualification was for something like not being able and available or refusing suitable work, it affects your entire eligibility for those weeks regardless of what else was happening with your claim. What were your two issues about specifically? That might help determine if there's any chance of recovery.

OK so here's the deal - with ESD, each week stands on its own. If you were disqualified for not being able and available during your travel week, that week is definitely gone for good. BUT!! All your other weeks should NOT be disqualified if your separation issue was approved. This sounds like an ESD system error that happens sometimes when multiple adjudications are happening simultaneously. The system often doesn't automatically correct itself when later decisions come in. You need to call and speak to a claims specialist who can manually review each week and potentially override the system's automatic disqualifications for weeks where only the (now approved) separation issue applied.

WAIT A MINUTE!!!! I just realized something - I think I misunderstood your situation in my first comment. If your travel disqualification was for just ONE specific week, then only THAT week should be disqualified! The rest of your weeks should be reconsidered now that your separation issue was approved. Definitely fight this!!!! The ESD computers are notorious for screwing this up.

After seeing your clarification about the issues, I agree with others that this sounds like an ESD system error. Here's what you should do: 1. File an appeal specifically for the weeks that should NOT be affected by the travel disqualification 2. In your appeal, clearly state that your separation issue was approved and that the travel disqualification should only affect that specific week 3. Request that all other weeks be reconsidered based on the approval of your separation issue 4. Try to speak with an ESD agent who can manually review your claim Based on what you've described, you have a good case for getting most of those seven weeks of backpay, except for the travel week.

Always continue filing your weekly claims, even while appeals are pending! This is the #1 mistake people make. If you win your appeal but haven't been filing, you can't go back and claim those weeks later. Also, check your determination letters carefully. They should specify exactly which weeks were affected by which issue. If the disqualification letter only mentions the travel week, you have an even stronger case for getting the other weeks reconsidered.

Based on everything you've shared, you're absolutely entitled to backpay for 6 of those 7 weeks. This is a fairly common ESD system error that requires manual intervention to fix. Your determination letters are the smoking gun here - save those carefully! I would suggest two parallel approaches: 1. File the appeal as others have suggested (you have 30 days from determination date) 2. Try persistently to reach an agent who can fix this more quickly than waiting for an appeal The appeal is your safety net, but getting through to ESD directly could resolve this faster. Good luck and please update us on what happens!