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ISCR Case 10-03718.h1

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Case Profile
Decision Date12/20/2012
Statusgranted
LevelHEARING
TypeSTANDARD ISCR
Participants
Judge: Henry Lazzaro
Applicant Representation: Pro Se
Case Summary
The judge found that the applicant had not consumed alcohol since November 2011 and had successfully completed an intensive outpatient alcohol program in April 2011. The applicant demonstrated a commitment to sobriety through ongoing participation in aftercare and Alcoholics Anonymous, leading to a favorable decision regarding his security clearance.
Guidelines Evaluated
- Guideline GAlcohol Consumption · Unknown Outcome
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Case Headnote

ISCR Case No. 10-03718.h1

grantedDec 20, 2012· Hon. Henry Lazzaro· hearing

Summary

A 49-year-old senior engineer for a defense contractor was granted a security clearance despite concerns under Guideline G (Alcohol Consumption). The Statement of Reasons noted an episodic alcohol dependence diagnosis in January 2012 from a licensed professional counselor at a recognized treatment program. Disqualifying conditions 22(c), 22(d), and 22(e) were raised.

However, the applicant demonstrated substantial mitigation. He has abstained from alcohol since November 2011 and successfully completed an intensive outpatient alcohol program in April 2011, followed by continued participation in an aftercare program. He also actively attends Alcoholics Anonymous and has a sponsor.

The judge applied mitigating conditions 23(b) and 23(d), finding that the applicant's sustained sobriety and commitment to rehabilitation effectively resolved the security concerns related to his past alcohol use. Consequently, the security clearance was granted.

Why the Applicant Prevailed

The applicant has abstained from alcohol since November 2011.
He successfully completed an intensive outpatient alcohol program in April 2011.
The applicant actively participates in Alcoholics Anonymous and has a sponsor.

Conditions Referenced

Disqualifying

DC 22(c)raisedHabitual or Binge Consumption of Alcohol to the Point of Impaired Judgment
DC 22(d)raisedDiagnosis by a Duly Qualified Medical Professional of Alcohol Abuse or Alcohol Dependence
DC 22(e)raisedEvaluation of Alcohol Abuse or Alcohol Dependence by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Mitigating

MC 23(b)appliedAcknowledgment of Alcoholism and Evidence of Actions Taken to Overcome the Problem
MC 23(d)appliedSuccessful Completion of Counseling or Rehabilitation and Demonstrated Pattern of Abstinence

Key Rule Quoted

“The sole purpose of a security clearance decision is to decide if it is clearly consistent with the national interest to grant or continue a security clearance for an applicant.”

Procedural Posture

SOR issuedJun 15, 2012
Answer filedAug 7, 2012Applicant admitted all allegations and requested a hearing.
Hearing heldNov 28, 2012
Decision dateDec 20, 2012

Cite For

Mitigation of Alcohol-related Security Concerns Under Guideline G
Successful Rehabilitation Efforts Leading to Favorable Clearance Decisions
Importance of Support From Family and Colleagues in Security Clearance Cases

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Standardized Decision Profile

SEAD-4 Guideline G (Alcohol Consumption) · descriptive summary of a decided case

Posture: Decision on RecordDecided: grantedAUD DIAGNOSEDTREATMENT COMPLETED · FAVORABLE

The judge found that the applicant had not consumed alcohol since November 2011 and had successfully completed an intensive outpatient alcohol program in April 2011. The applicant demonstrated a commitment to sobriety through ongoing participation in aftercare and Alcoholics Anonymous, leading to a favorable decision regarding his security clearance.

¶	Allegation	Finding	Incident	Response	Disqualifying (¶22)	Mitigating applied (¶23)	Mitigation
1.a	Applicant was diagnosed as alcohol dependent episodic by a licensed professional counselor who is employed by a recognized alcohol treatment program in January 2012.	For Applicant	Alcohol Use Disorder Diagnosed	Admitted	(c) habitual or binge consumption to the point of impaired judgment (d) diagnosis of alcohol use disorder by a qualified professional	(b) acknowledges the pattern and has established modified use or abstinence	—
1.b	Applicant has not consumed alcohol since November 2011.	For Applicant	Unspecified Alcohol Incident	Admitted	—	(b) acknowledges the pattern and has established modified use or abstinence (d) completed treatment and aftercare with established abstinence/modified use	—
1.c	Applicant successfully completed an intensive outpatient alcohol program in April 2011 and continues to attend an aftercare program.	For Applicant	Treatment Non Compliance	Admitted	—	(b) acknowledges the pattern and has established modified use or abstinence (d) completed treatment and aftercare with established abstinence/modified use	—

Descriptive standardized rendering of a decided public case (Guideline G). The verbatim source decision is shown in full below.

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