Does the harmless error rule apply to social security cases?

The harmless error rule applies to social security cases. Marsh v. Colvin, 792 F.3d 1170, 1172 (9th Cir. 2015); McLeod v. Astrue, 640 F.3d 881, 888 (9th Cir. 2011). The reviewing court can determine from the "circumstances of the case whether further administrative review is necessary to determine whether there was prejudice from the error." McLeod, 640 F.3d at 888. Mere probability of error is not enough. Id. "But where the circumstances of the case show a substantial likelihood of prejudice, remand is appropriate so that the agency can decide whether

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