Case headnote
ISCR Case No. 17-03043
deniedApr 4, 2019· Hon. Mark W. Harvey· hearing
Summary
The applicant, representing himself, was denied a security clearance due to financial considerations under Guideline F. Specifically, the Statement of Reasons cited a debt of $1,141 owed to a bank creditor. This raised a disqualifying condition under F.3.
While the applicant submitted additional documents on remand, the judge determined that these were insufficient to mitigate the financial concerns. The applicant failed to demonstrate the necessary financial responsibility to overcome the security risks identified.
Ultimately, the judge found that the mitigating conditions under F.2 and F.3 were not adequately met, leading to the denial of the security clearance.
Why the applicant was denied
- The applicant failed to demonstrate sufficient financial responsibility to mitigate the security concerns raised under Guideline F.
Conditions referenced
Disqualifying
- F.3raisedInability or Unwillingness to Satisfy Debts
Mitigating
- F.2rejectedThe Conditions That Resulted in the Financial Difficulties Were Largely Beyond the Person's ControlThe judge found that the applicant did not provide adequate evidence to support this claim.
- F.3rejectedThe Person Has Made Good Faith Efforts to Repay Overdue Creditors or Has Otherwise Resolved DebtsThe applicant's efforts were deemed insufficient to mitigate the financial concerns.
Procedural posture
- SOR issuedJan 16, 2018
- Answer filedJan 22, 2018
- Hearing heldJun 13, 2018
- Decision dateApr 4, 2019Remanded for inclusion of additional documents.
Cite for
- Denial of Security Clearance Due to Unresolved Financial Issues Under Guideline F
- Insufficient Evidence to Mitigate Financial Concerns Despite Additional Documentation
- Pro Se Representation in Security Clearance Hearings
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