Social Security has refused me a benefit
Before going to court you must file a prior claim (reclamación previa) within thirty days of the decision.
First, the prior claim
It is compulsory before you can sue.
«Será requisito necesario para formular demanda en materia de prestaciones de Seguridad Social, que los interesados interpongan reclamación previa ante la Entidad gestora de las mismas.»
How long you have
Thirty days from notification of the decision.
«en el plazo de treinta días desde la notificación de la misma, si es expresa»
Is something different in your case?
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