FORCELLEDO v. BERRYHILL (2018)

MEMORANDUM **

Elias Forcelledo (Forcelledo) appeals the district court’s decision affirming the Commissioner of Social Security’s denial of Forcelledo’s application for supplemental security insurance benefits. We have jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291, and we affirm.

Substantial evidence supports the administrative law judge’s finding that Forcelledo was not eligible for supplemental security income because, on this record, Forcelledo failed to meet his burden to establish eligibility for social security benefits with a showing that he has a clearly-defined immigration status. See Wellington v. Berryhill, 878 F.3d 867, 871 (9th Cir. 2017) (reviewing the ALJ’s decision for substantial evidence). Additionally, to the extent there was a due process violation, Forcelledo has not shown prejudice due to his inability to demonstrate his eligibility for benefits. See Ludwig v. Astrue, 681 F.3d 1047, 1054 (9th Cir. 2012) (“Reversal on account of error is not automatic, but requires a determination of prejudice․ ”) (footnote reference omitted).

AFFIRMED.