Summary
The United States District Court for the Eastern District of California grants Jesus Sales’s application to proceed in forma pauperis in an action seeking review of the Commissioner of Social Security’s denial of disability benefits. The court finds the complaint timely and cognizable under 42 U.S.C. § 405(g), and directs the Clerk to issue a summons, scheduling order, and consent or reassignment documents.
Court
United States District Court for the Eastern District of California
Jurisdiction
United States District Court for the Eastern District of California
Decision date
July 15, 2025
Docket number
1:25-cv-00847-CDB (SS)
Disposition
other
Questions Presented
- Whether Plaintiff satisfied the requirements to proceed in forma pauperis under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a).
- Whether Plaintiff's complaint stated a cognizable and timely claim for judicial review of the Commissioner's final decision under 42 U.S.C. § 405(g).
- Whether the court had jurisdiction over the action based on Plaintiff's residence and the alleged final administrative decision.
Holdings
- Plaintiff satisfied the requirements of 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a), and the application to proceed in forma pauperis was granted.
- The complaint stated a cognizable claim for review of the administrative decision and was not dismissed under the in forma pauperis screening requirements.
- The complaint stated a cognizable claim for judicial review of the Commissioner's decision under 42 U.S.C. § 405(g).
- The complaint was timely and the court had jurisdiction over the action.
Court Document
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