Merritt

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 Case No.: 23CV168-BLM KENNETH MERRITT,

Plaintiff, ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF’S

APPLICATION TO PROCEED IN

v. DISTRICT COURT WITHOUT

PREPAYING FEES OR COSTS

KILOLO KIJAKAZI, ACTING COMMISSIONER

OF SOCIAL SECURITY,

[ECF NO. 2] Defendant.

17 The instant matter was initiated on January 30, 2023 when Plaintiff filed a complaint seeking review of the Commissioner’s decision to deny Plaintiff’s “application for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits for lack of disability.” ECF No. 1 at 1. That same day, Plaintiff filed an Application To Proceed In District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs. ECF No. 2. Having reviewed the complaint and motion, the Court GRANTS Plaintiff’s motion to proceed (“IFP”) and finds that Plaintiff’s complaint is sufficient to survive screening. Application to Proceed in District Court without Prepaying Fees or Costs All…