Moses v. Commissioner of Social Security

Filing 22

OPINION AND ORDER re: 12 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Commissioner of Social Security.The Court ADOPTS the Report in its entirety as the decision of the Court. This case is DISMISSED. A certificate of appealability shall not issue, as Petitioner has not made a substantial showing of the denial of a constitutional right. The Clerk of Court is directed to mail a copy of this order to the pro se Plaintiff and close this case. (Signed by Judge Lorna G. Schofield on 11/15/2013) (lmb) Modified on 11/15/2013 (lmb).

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