Summary
A 50-year-old defense contractor was denied a security clearance due to unresolved psychological conditions and issues related to alcohol consumption, falling under Guideline G (Alcohol Consumption) and Guideline I (Psychological Conditions).
Disqualifying conditions included concerns about alcohol consumption (AG ¶ 28(a), AG ¶ 28(b)) and psychological conditions (AG ¶ 22(a)). While some mitigating conditions were applied regarding alcohol (AG ¶ 29(a)), and the applicant demonstrated a willingness to resolve issues (AG ¶ 23(b)), these were insufficient to overcome the primary concerns.
The denial was based on the applicant's failure to mitigate security concerns related to psychological conditions, and a history of alcohol consumption that raised questions about reliability and trustworthiness, which are essential for national security roles.
Why the applicant was denied
- The applicant failed to mitigate security concerns regarding psychological conditions.
- The applicant's history of alcohol consumption raised questions about reliability and trustworthiness.
Conditions referenced
- AG ¶ 28(a)appliedBehavior That Casts Doubt on an Individual's Judgment, Stability, Reliability, or Trustworthiness.
- AG ¶ 28(b)appliedAn Opinion by a Duly Qualified Mental Health Professional That the Individual Has a Condition That May Impair Judgment, Stability, Reliability, or Trustworthiness.
- AG ¶ 22(a)appliedAlcohol-related Incidents Away From Work, Such as Driving While Under the Influence.
- AG ¶ 29(a)rejectedThe Identified Condition Is Readily Controllable with Treatment, and the Individual Has Demonstrated Ongoing and Consistent Compliance with the Treatment Plan.The applicant did not demonstrate consistent compliance with treatment for psychological conditions.
- AG ¶ 23(b)rejectedThe Individual Acknowledges His or Her Pattern of Maladaptive Alcohol Use, Provides Evidence of Actions Taken to Overcome This Problem, and Has Demonstrated a Clear and Established Pattern of Modified Consumption or Abstinence in Accordance with Treatment Recommendations.The applicant did not acknowledge excessive alcohol consumption or provide evidence of a clear pattern of abstinence.
Key rule quoted
“Eligibility for access to classified information is denied.”
Procedural posture
- SOR issuedMay 19, 2021
- Answer filedJun 17, 2021Applicant elected to have the case decided on the written record.
- Hearing held—Decision made based on written record.
- Decision dateJan 5, 2022
Cite for
- Denial of Clearance Due to Unresolved Psychological Conditions Under Guideline I
- Denial of Clearance Due to Alcohol Consumption Issues Under Guideline G
- Importance of Demonstrating Compliance with Treatment Plans for Psychological Conditions