OAH appeal decision - where exactly does it appear on the portal?

The decision will show up under the 'Documents' tab in your OAH portal. They typically upload it as a PDF file labeled something like 'Final Order' or 'Decision and Order.' You should also receive an email notification when it's posted, but sometimes those emails go to spam so checking the portal directly is smarter. In my experience, even though they say a few days, my decision took about 5 business days to appear. The decisions are usually pretty detailed and will clearly state whether they reversed or upheld ESD's determination.

my decishun came in the mail first before I even saw it online!! check ur mailbox too

The OAH decision will appear in three places: 1. In the OAH portal under the Documents tab (usually first) 2. Mailed to your address on file (usually takes 3-7 days) 3. Eventually in your ESD eServices account under "Decisions/Determinations" The most important thing to understand is that even if you win your appeal, ESD still needs to process the judge's decision before payments resume. This can take another 1-2 weeks after the decision is issued. If you're in a financial emergency, don't wait - call ESD to check on status once you receive the decision. For the actual decision document, look for a PDF with a title like "Initial Order" or "Decision and Order." It will clearly state at the beginning whether the judge reversed (you won) or affirmed (you lost) ESD's determination.

I went through an appeal last month for a similar issue. After my hearing, I couldn't get through to anyone at ESD to find out about the status. I was checking the portal constantly but it took forever to update. Finally I used Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to an ESD agent who confirmed my decision had actually been processed and was just waiting for the weekly claim to generate payment. Saved me a week of anxiety! They have a video demo if you're curious: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 But yeah, the decision itself first showed up in my OAH portal under Documents, with a pretty generic file name like "Order" followed by some numbers.

The judges decision is one thing but what they dont tell you is that even after a favorable decision you might still have problems!!! I won my appeal in March but then ESD took 3 more weeks to actually start paying me again!!! When I called they said "oh we have to review the judges order" which is RIDICULOUS because what is there to review?? The judge already decided!! Just a warning that winning your appeal is only the first step in actually getting your $$$

One important thing to mention - if your decision is favorable (meaning you win), don't forget you still need to file your weekly claims for all weeks since your disqualification if you haven't been doing so. Some people think they can wait until the appeal is decided, but ESD won't automatically pay you for weeks you didn't file a claim, even after a successful appeal. Just a heads-up in case that applies to your situation.

my friend got his decishun in 2 days but mine took almost 2 weeks so don't panic if it's not there rite away

I HATE how they leave you hanging like this!!! My appeal took 9 DAYS to show up despite the judge saying "a few days" and by then I'd already had to borrow money from family just to keep my lights on. The whole system is designed to make people give up!!!!

UPDATE: My decision just came through! It was under the Documents tab like you all said. The judge reversed ESD's determination! Now I'm wondering how long until I actually see the money...should I call ESD to make sure they process it quickly?