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ISCR Case No. 11-01036.h1
GrantedDecided May 23, 2012 · Administrative Judge Nichole L. Noel · Hearing
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Summary
The applicant, a pro se individual, faced issues under Guideline F due to significant delinquent debt and failure to file tax returns following a family tragedy. However, he successfully rehabilitated his financial situation by resolving debts and filing outstanding tax returns, leading to a granted security clearance.
Why the applicant prevailed
- The applicant resolved over $18,000 in delinquent debt after returning to full-time employment.
- He filed all outstanding federal and state tax returns, demonstrating financial responsibility.
Conditions referenced
Mitigating
- F.2.a The behavior was not recent.applied
- F.3 The applicant has taken positive steps to address his financial issues.applied
Key rule quoted
“The security clearance decision is ultimately a determination of whether an applicant has demonstrated that he or she is eligible for access to classified information.”
Procedural posture
- SOR issued
- 05/23/2012
- Answer filed
- Hearing held
- Decision date
Cite for
- Successful Rehabilitation of Financial Issues Under Guideline F
- Importance of Resolving Delinquent Debts for Security Clearance
- Impact of Personal Circumstances on Financial Responsibility
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- Delinquent Usd
- 18000
Allegations under Guideline F
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Appearances
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE DEFENSE OFFICE OF HEARINGS AND APPEALS
In the matter of: ) ) ) ISCR Case No. 11-01036 ) Applicant for Security Clearance )
For Government: Eric Borgstrom, Esq., Department Counsel For Applicant: Pro se
05/23/2012 ______________
Statement of Case
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NOEL, Nichole L., Administrative Judge:
Applicant contests the Defense Department’s intent to deny his eligibility for a security clearance to work in the defense industry. After a family tragedy prevented him from working between February 2008 and March 2010, Applicant accumulated over $18,000 in delinquent debt and failed to file his federal and state tax returns for a number of years. Since returning to full-time employment in March 2010, he has rehabilitated his finances by resolving his delinquent debts and filling his outstanding tax returns. Clearance is granted.
Statement of the Case
Acting under the relevant Executive Order (EO) and DoD Directive,1 the Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA) issued a Statement of Reasons (SOR) on
Footnotes
1 This case is adjudicated under Executive Order 10865, Safeguarding Classified Information within Industry, signed by President Eisenhower on February 20, 1960, as amended, as well as DoD Directive 5220.6, Defense Industrial Personnel Security Clearance Review Program, dated January 2, 1992, as