Case Headnote
ISCR Case No. ISCR Case No. 24-00928
Jul 21, 2025· Hon. Moira D. Modzelewski· appeal
Summary
A security clearance applicant, representing herself, was denied a clearance based on concerns under Guideline G (Alcohol Consumption) and Guideline J (Criminal Conduct). The denial stemmed from three Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) convictions within the past decade, which the applicant admitted.
The original decision cited disqualifying conditions AG ¶ 25(a) and AG ¶ 21(a). The applicant subsequently appealed the denial.
However, the appeal was unsuccessful because the applicant did not assert any errors in the judge's initial decision. As the original determination was supported by the evidence, the appeal was denied, and the security clearance remained denied.
Conditions Referenced
Disqualifying
- AG ¶ 25(a)raisedCriminal Conduct
- AG ¶ 21(a)raisedAlcohol Consumption
Key Rule Quoted
“The general standard is that a clearance may be granted only when ‘clearly consistent with the interests of the national security.’”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedSep 17, 2024
- Answer filed—
- Hearing heldMay 21, 2025
- Decision dateJul 21, 2025
Cite For
- Affirmation of Denial Based on Multiple DWI Convictions Under Guideline G and J
- Burden of Proof on the Applicant to Assert Errors in the Judge's Decision
- Standard for Granting Clearance Related to National Security Interests
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