ESD appeal verdict says 'Reversed' - am I approved or disqualified?

REVERSED IS GOOD NEWS!!! It means they're reversing whatever decision was made before. So if you were originally denied benefits and you appealed, then 'Reversed' means they overturned that denial and you should get approved. Congrats!

Actually, it depends on what you were appealing. 'Reversed' just means they flipped the previous decision. If ESD originally approved your benefits and then your employer appealed, a 'Reversed' decision would mean you're now disqualified. But if ESD originally disqualified you and you appealed, then 'Reversed' would mean you won your appeal and should get benefits.

got the same thing last year! reversed means u won ur case! but read the whole letter cause sometimes they add conditions or only reverse part of the decision. took about 10 days for my money to show up

This is exactly why ESD needs to use clearer language in their communications. "Reversed" is a legal term that makes sense to lawyers but is confusing for regular people trying to navigate the unemployment system. The letter should clearly state "Your appeal was successful" or "Your appeal was denied" at the top instead of using terms that can be interpreted different ways. I've seen so many people confused by this exact same issue.

Congratulations! 'Reversed' means they overturned the previous decision. Since you were appealing a disqualification, this means you've won your appeal. Here's what happens next: 1. ESD will update your claim status within 5-7 business days 2. Any back benefits you're owed will be processed (this can take 1-3 weeks) 3. You'll need to continue filing weekly claims if you're still unemployed Make sure to check your ESD account daily for updates and continue to meet all eligibility requirements like job search activities. Sometimes you might need to call ESD if the payments don't start automatically after a reversal.

did u have a hearing before this? jw cause im waiting on mine and wondering how long after the hearing did u get this decision?

I struggled getting through to someone at ESD for WEEKS after my appeal was reversed. Kept getting busy signals or disconnected. I finally tried Claimyr (claimyr.com) and got through to a real person in 20 minutes who confirmed my benefits would be paid. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3. Worth it to get actual answers about your payment timeline after a reversal.

if the decision was mailed 2day how long til u actually get paid tho?? my bills are due next week n im panicking

For future reference for anyone reading this thread - always request a copy of your complete case file if you're going through an appeal. The full decision letter (usually 3-5 pages) will have a section called "Conclusions of Law" that explains the reversal in detail and specifically states whether benefits are allowed or denied. That's much clearer than just looking at the "Reversed" header. You're entitled to this information as part of your appeal rights.

Just want to add that after you get a "Reversed" decision in your favor, make sure to keep documenting your job search activities extra carefully. Sometimes ESD does random audits after appeal reversals to make sure you're still meeting all the ongoing eligibility requirements. I learned this the hard way when they asked for my job search log 2 months after my successful appeal. Also, if you had any overpayment issues before the appeal, the reversal should clear those up too, but double-check your account to make sure the overpayment balance goes to zero.

Hey Oliver! I just went through this exact same situation a few months ago and I know how nerve-wracking it is to get that letter and not understand what it means. Like others have said, "Reversed" is definitely good news for you since you were the one who appealed the disqualification! One thing I'd add is to screenshot or print out your current claim status from your online ESD account before it updates, just for your records. Sometimes it's helpful to have proof of the "before and after" if any issues come up later. Also, when your benefits do start flowing again, they should include all the back pay from when you were wrongfully denied - that was a nice surprise for me when it finally hit my account. The waiting is the hardest part, but you've cleared the biggest hurdle by winning your appeal. Hang in there!

Congratulations on winning your appeal! As someone new to this community but familiar with the ESD process, I can confirm that "Reversed" in your case is definitely good news since you were the appellant. One thing I'd suggest is checking if your employer has any further appeal rights - sometimes they have 30 days to appeal to the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals if they disagree with the reversal. You should see this information in your decision letter. Also, make sure you're prepared to restart your weekly claim filing immediately if you haven't been doing so during the appeal process. The system sometimes gets confused after reversals, so don't panic if your first few weekly claims show as "pending" - that's normal while they update everything on their end.