Summary
The applicant, a 51-year-old rigger for a defense contractor, faced security clearance denial under Guideline F (Financial Considerations) and Guideline G (Alcohol Consumption) due to failure to file tax returns from 2010 to 2013, owing significant tax debts, and a history of alcohol-related incidents, including a relapse after treatment for alcohol dependence. The judge found that the applicant's financial irresponsibility and continued alcohol consumption posed a security risk.
Under Guideline F (Financial Considerations) and Guideline G (Alcohol Consumption), the Statement of Reasons alleged the following: Applicant did not file his federal income tax returns for tax years 2010 through 2013 (1.a). Applicant did not file his federal income tax returns for tax years 2010 through 2013 (1.b). Applicant did not file his federal income tax returns for tax years 2010 through 2013 (1.c). Applicant did not file his federal income tax returns for tax years 2010 through 2013 (1.d). Applicant did not file his state income tax returns for tax years 2008 through 2013 (1.e). Applicant did not file his state income tax returns for tax years 2008 through 2013 (1.f). Applicant did not file his state income tax returns for tax years 2008 through 2013 (1.g). Applicant owes a $323 collection debt (1.k). Applicant owes a charged-off debt of $377 (1.l). Applicant owes a charged-off debt of $11,762 (1.m). Continued to consume alcohol after being diagnosed with alcohol dependence in June 2013 (2.a). Received alcohol detoxification treatment in May 2013 (2.b). Pleaded nolo contendere to driving under the influence (DUI) in May 2009 (2.c). Convicted of driving while ability impaired in March 2007 (2.d). Resigned from a job in December 2006 after being asked to submit to a blood test when suspected of intoxication (2.e). Reprimanded and required to attend an alcohol counseling program for drunken or reckless driving and reckless endangerment in 2001 (2.f). Reprimanded for drinking before duty in 1989 (2.g).
The judge denied the clearance. The government raised disqualifying conditions AG ¶ 19, AG ¶ 21. The decision turned on the following: The applicant failed to file federal and state income tax returns for multiple years; He owes approximately $3,000 in federal taxes and over $10,000 in state taxes; The applicant relapsed into alcohol consumption after treatment for alcohol dependence.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant failed to file federal and state income tax returns for multiple years.
- He owes approximately $3,000 in federal taxes and over $10,000 in state taxes.
- The applicant relapsed into alcohol consumption after treatment for alcohol dependence.
Conditions Referenced
- AG ¶ 19raisedFinancial Considerations
- AG ¶ 21raisedAlcohol Consumption
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedFeb 13, 2015
- Answer filedMay 7, 2015
- Hearing heldAug 17, 2015Applicant's personal representative requested a continuance, which was denied.
- Decision dateJan 21, 2016
Cite For
- Failure to File Tax Returns as a Disqualifying Condition Under Guideline F
- Relapse Into Alcohol Consumption After Treatment as a Disqualifying Condition Under Guideline G
- Financial Irresponsibility Impacting Security Clearance Eligibility