An appeal lodged with the specially designated court against a decision covered by the second paragraph of article L. 4163-18 is not subject to the ex gratia procedure provided for in articles R. 142-1 to R. 142-6 of the Social Security Code.
The procedure referred to in the first paragraph of article L. 4163-18 of this code is a matter of public policy. If this procedure is not followed, the appeal is dismissed.