Summary
A government contractor with a General Discharge from military service was denied a security clearance due to concerns under Guideline H (Drug Involvement) and Guideline E (Personal Conduct). The denial stemmed primarily from the applicant's inconsistent statements regarding past marijuana use, which were deemed to undermine his credibility.
Specifically, the judge found that the applicant provided deliberately false answers on his security clearance application. These contradictory statements were identified as disqualifying conditions H.1 and E.2.
The appeal board affirmed the denial, concluding that the applicant's lack of candor was a significant concern. The board determined that the favorable evidence presented by the applicant was insufficient to mitigate the serious concerns raised by his inconsistent and false statements.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant's contradictory statements regarding drug use undermined his credibility.
- The judge found that the applicant's answers to the security clearance application were deliberately false.
- The favorable evidence presented was insufficient to mitigate the concerns raised.
Conditions Referenced
- H.1raisedDrug Involvement
- E.2raisedDeliberate Falsification
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 issuedMar 22, 2013
- Answer filed—
- Hearing heldJun 28, 2013
- Decision dateAug 28, 2013
Cite For
- Credibility Issues Related to Inconsistent Statements Under Guideline H
- Deliberate Falsification of Information Under Guideline E
- Importance of National Security in Clearance Determinations