Summary
A 35-year-old military veteran was denied a security clearance due to unmitigated concerns under Guideline I (Psychological Conditions), despite successfully addressing issues under Guideline B (Foreign Influence). Disqualifying conditions were raised under AG ¶ 28(a), AG ¶ 28(b), and AG ¶ 28(d), while mitigating conditions AG ¶ 29(a), AG ¶ 29(b), AG ¶ 29(c), AG ¶ 29(d), and AG ¶ 29(e) were applied.
The denial stemmed from the applicant's significant history of non-compliance with prescribed treatment for psychological conditions, specifically Borderline Personality Disorder. A qualified mental health professional opined that her psychological condition could impair her judgment and reliability.
Ultimately, the applicant's psychological issues were not adequately controlled or treated, leading to concerns about her trustworthiness and the denial of her security clearance.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant had a significant history of non-compliance with prescribed treatment for psychological conditions.
- A qualified mental health professional opined that the applicant's psychological condition could impair her judgment and reliability.
- The applicant's psychological issues were not adequately controlled or treated, raising concerns about her 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 ¶ 28(d)appliedFailure to Follow a Prescribed Treatment Plan Related to a Diagnosed Psychological/psychiatric Condition
- AG ¶ 29(a)rejectedThe Identified Condition Is Readily Controllable with Treatment, and the Individual Has Demonstrated Ongoing and Consistent Compliance with the Treatment Plan
- AG ¶ 29(b)rejectedThe Individual Has Voluntarily Entered a Counseling or Treatment Program for a Condition That Is Amenable to Treatment
- AG ¶ 29(c)rejectedRecent Opinion by a Duly Qualified Mental Health Professional That an Individual’s Previous Condition Is Under Control or in Remission
- AG ¶ 29(d)rejectedThe Past Psychological/psychiatric Condition Was Temporary, the Situation Has Been Resolved
- AG ¶ 29(e)rejectedThere Is No Indication of a Current Problem
Key Rule Quoted
“The protection of the national security is the paramount consideration.”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedJul 11, 2023
- Answer filedNov 6, 2023
- Hearing heldOct 29, 2024via video teleconference
- Decision dateJun 6, 2025
Cite For
- Denial Based on Psychological Conditions Under Guideline I
- Mitigation of Foreign Influence Concerns Under Guideline B
- Impact of Non-compliance with Treatment on Security Clearance Eligibility