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I would write "I disagree with the determination dated....."
Quote Quoting sonofkuanti999
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"The determination dated mm/dd/yy is wrong. I want an appeal hearing scheduled."?
I would write what I said. Yes, you can write what Payrol guy says, but the hearing is free for the asking. The employer gets a copy. Saying "wrong" makes you sound just nutty enough that the many employers will think, "this guy doesn't stand a chance with an appeal written like that," and be further incented to skip the hearing.

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the reason for your appeal and why you disagree with the decision.
Being "wrong" is a reason. People waste HOURS writing these things. Don't do that. The real magic happens at the hearing with testimony and evidence. Nothing you write will win you a hearing.

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You are certain by submitting the language you suggest this will automatically trigger an appeal?
You could write, "I APPEAL!!!!" in crayon on a grocery bag. This first-level appeal is free for the asking.

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should I come prepared with a detailed statement
No. Testimony is evidence, you reading from a piece of paper, not so much. The employer will be talking first if they even show up. There is no way what you write will make sense with you not knowing what the employer is going to say.

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Perhaps even copies of the text message exchange?
You can have them with you, but while waiting for hopefully in-person hearing, when you see that the employer isn't coming, do NOT submit them. I don't think they are relevant. The way I read your story, the CEO fired you. He needs to provide the reason and proof, and any failure that the author of your text message gave isn't first-hand, and is hearsay.