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Rule 2 Complaint

Supplemental Rules for Social Security Actions Under 42 U.s.c. § 405(g)

(a) Commencing Action.

An action for review under these rules is commenced by filing a complaint with the court.

(b) Contents.

(1) The complaint must:

(A) state that the action is brought under § 405(g);

(B) identify the final decision to be reviewed, including any identifying designation provided by the Commissioner with the final decision;

(C) state the name and the county of residence of the person for whom benefits are claimed;

(D) name the person on whose wage record benefits are claimed; and

(E) state the type of benefits claimed.

(2) The complaint may include a short and plain statement of the grounds for relief.

(As added Apr. 11, 2022, eff. Dec. 1, 2022.)