Summary
The applicant, a 30-year-old former Navy service member, faced security clearance denial under Guidelines E (personal conduct) and F (financial considerations) due to undisclosed arrest for domestic violence and multiple financial delinquencies totaling approximately $8,800. The judge found insufficient evidence of mitigation regarding the applicant's reliability and trustworthiness, leading to the denial of clearance.
Under Guideline E (Personal Conduct) and Guideline F (Financial Considerations), the Statement of Reasons alleged the following: Applicant did not disclose his arrest for domestic violence and child endangerment in his SCA (1.a). Applicant did not disclose any financial delinquencies in his SCA (1.b). Delinquent debt of $4,132 related to a rental property (2.a). Delinquent debt of $880, a utility bill from the same rental property (2.b). Delinquent debt of $2,000, an insurance deposit on the same rental property (2.c). Delinquent debt of $271 for consumer purchases (2.d). Delinquent debt of $153 for consumer purchases (2.e). Delinquent debt of $63 for consumer purchases (2.f).
The judge denied the clearance. The government raised disqualifying conditions AG ¶ 16(a), AG ¶ 19(a), AG ¶ 19(c). The decision turned on the following: The applicant failed to disclose an arrest for domestic violence and child endangerment; The applicant admitted to multiple financial delinquencies totaling approximately $8,800 without providing evidence of payment or a plan to resolve these debts; The applicant's conduct raised questions about his reliability and trustworthiness.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant failed to disclose an arrest for domestic violence and child endangerment.
- The applicant admitted to multiple financial delinquencies totaling approximately $8,800 without providing evidence of payment or a plan to resolve these debts.
- The applicant's conduct raised questions about his reliability and trustworthiness.
Conditions Referenced
- AG ¶ 16(a)appliedDeliberate Omission, Concealment, or Falsification of Relevant Facts
- AG ¶ 19(a)appliedInability to Satisfy Debts
- AG ¶ 19(c)appliedHistory of Not Meeting Financial Obligations
Key Rule Quoted
“Eligibility for a security clearance is predicated upon the applicant meeting the criteria contained in the adjudicative guidelines.”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedDec 3, 2024
- Answer filedJan 13, 2025Applicant answered in January and April 2025.
- Hearing heldnullApplicant elected to have the case decided on the written record.
- Decision dateJan 20, 2026
Cite For
- Failure to Disclose Criminal History Under Guideline E
- Financial Delinquencies as a Disqualifying Condition Under Guideline F
- Insufficient Evidence of Mitigation for Personal Conduct and Financial Issues