Ester Ileto v. Louis W. Sullivan, Secretary, Hhs

972 F.2d 1339 NOTICE: Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3 provides that dispositions other than opinions or orders designated for publication are not precedential and should not be cited except when relevant under the doctrines of law of the case, res judicata, or collateral estoppel. Ester ILETO, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Louis W. SULLIVAN, Secretary, HHS, Defendant-Appellee. No. 91-55803. United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Argued and Submitted July 10, 1992. Decided July 16, 1992. 1 Before SNEED and D.W. NELSON, Circuit Judges, and ROLL, District Judge * 2 MEMORANDUM ** 3 Ester Ileto appeals the district court's summary judgment in favor of the Secretary of Health and Human Services in her action challenging the Secretary's determination that she is ineligible for Supplemental Security Income benefits due to the value of her financial resources. 4 Financial eligibility requirements for SSI benefits are set forth at 42 U.S.C. § 1382 (a). Under this statute, an aged or disabled person may receive SSI benefits if her income and resources do not exceed certain annual limits. In 1989, the limit applicable to Ileto for resources was $2,000.00. See 42 U.S.C. § 1382 (a)(3)(B). 5…