Case Headnote
ISCR Case No. 25-00487
deniedApr 9, 2026· Hon. Jeff A. Nagel· hearing
Synopsis
The applicant, a 37-year-old single mother employed by a defense contractor, faced security concerns under Guideline F due to financial issues stemming from her divorce and ADHD. She failed to file her 2021 federal income tax return and had twenty-one delinquent debts totaling approximately $18,000. The judge found that the applicant did not mitigate the financial concerns, leading to a denial of her security clearance application.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant failed to file her federal income tax return for 2021.
- The applicant has twenty-one delinquent debts totaling approximately $18,000.
- The applicant did not provide documentation to support her claims of financial counseling or good-faith efforts to resolve her debts.
Conditions Referenced
Disqualifying
- AG ¶ 19(a)raisedInability to Satisfy Debts
- AG ¶ 19(c)raisedA History of Not Meeting Financial Obligations
- AG ¶ 19(f)raisedFailure to File or Fraudulently Filing Annual Federal, State, or Local Income Tax Returns
Mitigating
- AG ¶ 20(b)rejectedConditions That Resulted in the Financial Problem Were Largely Beyond the Person’s ControlWhile the applicant's financial issues were largely due to her divorce, the judge found insufficient evidence of responsible action to mitigate the concerns.
- AG ¶ 20(c)rejectedReceiving Financial Counseling From a Legitimate SourceThe applicant did not provide documentation of financial counseling.
- AG ¶ 20(d)rejectedInitiated and Adhering to a Good-faith Effort to Repay Overdue CreditorsThe applicant's actions did not demonstrate a good-faith effort to resolve her debts.
Key Rule Quoted
“The protection of the national security is the paramount consideration.”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedAug 5, 2025
- Answer filedAug 14, 2025
- Hearing heldMar 13, 2026
- Decision dateApr 9, 2026
Cite For
- Failure to Mitigate Financial Considerations Under Guideline F
- Impact of Personal Circumstances on Financial Obligations
- Insufficient Evidence of Good-faith Efforts to Resolve Debts
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