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I'm dealing with the exact same situation right now - filed my SDI claim 5 weeks ago and still nothing but "processing" status. It's incredibly stressful when you're already dealing with a disability and then have to worry about finances on top of it. I've been following some of the advice here, especially the early morning calling strategy. One thing that helped me was creating a simple spreadsheet to track all my attempts to contact them - date, time, method, outcome. It's helping me stay organized and I think it'll be useful if I need to escalate this further. Sending good vibes your way, we'll get through this! 💪
Thank you so much for sharing this! It's oddly comforting to know I'm not alone in this mess. The spreadsheet idea is brilliant - I'm definitely going to start doing that today. You're right about the stress of dealing with both the disability and the financial worry at the same time. It feels like they don't understand that people filing these claims are already going through enough. Really appreciate the support and good vibes! 🙏 Hope yours gets processed soon too!
I'm so sorry you're going through this - the waiting is absolutely brutal when you're already dealing with health issues and financial stress. I went through something similar about 8 months ago and ended up having success with a combination of strategies. First, I called right at 8:00 AM sharp (not 8:01, but literally at 8:00) and got through after about 15 tries over a week. When I finally got someone, they told me my claim was held up because they needed additional medical documentation that I had no idea was missing - nothing showed up in my online account about it! Also, I highly recommend reaching out to your local state assembly member's office. They have constituent services that can actually inquire about your case directly with EDD. It's free and they were able to get me an update within 48 hours. Just google "[your area] assembly member constituent services" and call them. Don't feel bad about using this resource - you pay taxes and this is literally what they're there for! Hang in there, and definitely document everything like others have suggested. You shouldn't have to jump through all these hoops, but unfortunately that's the reality right now. Rooting for you! 🤞
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Pro tip: If you can, try to find out which office is handling your appeal. Sometimes you can get more specific info if you know who to ask.
That's a great idea! How would I go about finding that out?
You can try asking when you call in, or check any correspondence you've received. Sometimes it'll mention a specific office or branch.
I'm going through the same thing right now! Filed my appeal about 6 weeks ago and it's been radio silence ever since. The uncertainty is the worst part - like, just give me SOME kind of update, you know? I've been checking my online account obsessively but nothing changes. Really appreciate everyone sharing their timelines here, it helps to know I'm not alone in this mess. Fingers crossed we all hear back soon! 🤞
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I'm scheduled for an IME next week too and this thread has been incredibly helpful! Reading everyone's experiences really shows that preparation and honesty are key. I've been dealing with a work-related wrist injury for about 4 months now and I'm terrified they'll say I can go back to my data entry job when I still can't type for more than 10 minutes without severe pain. One thing I'm planning to do based on all the advice here is create that one-page summary everyone mentioned, plus I'm going to practice explaining exactly how my injury prevents me from doing my specific job tasks. It seems like being very concrete about work limitations rather than just describing general pain is what the IME doctors need to understand. For anyone else going through this - it's really reassuring to see that many people do get fair evaluations when they're prepared and honest. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences, and Zoe, definitely keep us posted on how your appointment goes! We're all rooting for you.
Good luck with your IME next week, Zachary! Your wrist injury situation sounds really challenging, especially with a data entry job that requires constant typing. I think you're smart to practice explaining the specific work limitations - being able to clearly articulate "I can only type for 10 minutes before severe pain" is much more concrete than general statements about wrist pain. That one-page summary idea has come up so many times in this thread that it seems like a real game-changer for staying organized during the appointment. It's encouraging to see so many people sharing positive outcomes when they went in prepared and honest. Hopefully both you and Zoe will have good news to share with us after your appointments. This whole thread has been such a great resource for understanding what to expect!
I'm going through a similar situation right now - scheduled for an IME in two weeks for a workplace shoulder injury that's kept me out of my warehouse job for about 2.5 months. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been incredibly helpful and honestly a bit of a relief! It sounds like the key themes are: be honest about your limitations, come prepared with organized documentation, and focus on explaining specific work tasks you can't perform rather than just general pain complaints. I really appreciate everyone sharing both positive and negative outcomes - it gives a realistic picture of what to expect. The one-page summary idea that multiple people have mentioned seems brilliant. I'm going to create one that lists my injury date, treatments tried, current restrictions, and specific warehouse duties I can't safely perform (lifting over 20 lbs, reaching overhead, repetitive motions). For those worried about the process being "rigged" - while I'm sure some IME doctors are tougher than others, it's encouraging to see several people here who had fair evaluations and continued their benefits when they had legitimate medical conditions. Zoe and others with upcoming appointments - we've got this! Let's focus on clearly communicating our real limitations and trust that the system can work when we're prepared and honest. Looking forward to hearing how everyone's appointments go!
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I'm going through this process right now too! One thing I learned is to make copies of everything before you send it in - apparently documents sometimes get "lost" in their system. Also, if your doctor is slow with paperwork like mine, give them the forms ASAP because that seems to be the biggest bottleneck. Thanks for posting this question, really helpful to see everyone's experiences!
@Benjamin Kim Great advice about making copies! I learned that the hard way on my first claim. Also totally agree about the doctor bottleneck - mine took forever to fill out the forms. Do you know if there s'a specific timeframe doctors are supposed to complete the paperwork by? Just curious if I can nudge mine along if needed 😅
Thanks for asking this Dylan! I'm in the same boat and was wondering about the process. From reading everyone's responses, it sounds like the key things are: 1) Don't delay on submitting the forms, 2) Get your doctor to fill out their part ASAP, 3) Make copies of everything, and 4) be prepared to wait a while for a response. @Sofia Perez - when you say "fill out the extension form they sent you," did it come with your notice or do you have to request it separately? Want to make sure I don't miss anything!
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Pro tip: if you can, submit everything online. It usually processes faster than paper forms.
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•Thanks for the tip! I did submit online, so hopefully that helps.
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Sofia Gomez
I'm dealing with the same issue right now - filed my SDI claim about 6 weeks ago and still haven't heard anything back. It's really stressful when you're already dealing with health issues and then have to worry about finances too. I've been checking my online account daily but the status hasn't changed from "pending review." Has anyone had success with visiting a local EDD office in person instead of just calling? I'm wondering if showing up might get better results than the phone runaround.
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