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ISCR Case No. 23-01341
GrantedDecided May 10, 2024 · Administrative Judge Erin C. Hogan · Hearing
Case headnote
Summary
The applicant, a 39-year-old DOD contractor and Air Force Reserve Technical Sergeant, faced security concerns under Guideline F due to a charged-off loan of $31,155. The applicant's financial difficulties stemmed from legal expenses related to child custody and support, which were exacerbated by reduced income during deployment. The applicant successfully settled the debt after the hearing, demonstrating a good-faith effort to resolve financial obligations, leading to a granted security clearance.
Why the applicant prevailed
- The applicant settled the charged-off debt after the hearing, demonstrating a good-faith effort to resolve financial obligations.
- The applicant's financial issues were largely due to circumstances beyond his control, including legal expenses from a contentious custody battle.
- The applicant's current financial situation is stable, with sufficient income to meet obligations.
Conditions referenced
Disqualifying
- AG ¶ 19(a) Inability to satisfy debtsraised
- AG ¶ 19(c) A history of not meeting financial obligationsraised
Mitigating
- AG ¶ 20(a) The behavior happened so long ago, was so infrequent, or occurred under such circumstances that it is unlikely to recurapplied
- AG ¶ 20(b) The conditions that resulted in the financial problem were largely beyond the person's controlapplied
- AG ¶ 20(d) The individual initiated and is adhering to a good-faith effort to repay overdue creditors or otherwise resolve debtsapplied
Key rule quoted
“The protection of the national security is the paramount consideration.”
Procedural posture
- SOR issued
- 06/30/2023
- Answer filed
- 07/22/2023
- Hearing held
- 03/12/2024 via video-teleconference
- Decision date
- 05/10/2024
Cite for
- Mitigating Conditions Under Guideline F Due to Circumstances Beyond the Applicant's Control
- Good-faith Efforts to Resolve Financial Obligations
- Impact of Legal Expenses on Financial Stability
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- Applicant Age
- 39
- Years in Industry
- 2
- Clearance Level
- secret
- Prior Clearance
- held
- Delinquent Usd
- 31155
- Payment Plan
- yes
- Bankruptcy
- none
Allegations under Guideline F
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