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ISCR Case No. 02-08032
Appeal BoardDecided May 14, 2004 · Administrative Judge Emilio Jaksetic · Appeal
Appeal at a glance
The appeal involved a denial of security clearance based on drug involvement and personal conduct. The Applicant argued that the Administrative Judge erred in various findings, including credibility determinations and the assessment of evidence regarding marijuana use. The Board reversed the decision, finding that the Judge did not provide a rational basis for concluding that the Applicant had not demonstrated sufficient reform after a significant period of abstinence from drug use.
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Appearances
udge failed to articulate a rational basis for his conclusion that Applicant had not demonstrated sufficient reform despite the passage of more than six years since his last use of marijuana. Adverse decision revers
Decision
deciding what period of time is sufficient. Given the record evidence in this case, the
Appeal Issues
l Conduct). Administrative Judge Michael H. Leonard issued an unfavorable security clearance decision dated
Conclusion
response to the FORM; (iv)
his right to present whatever additional evidence he wanted the Judge to consider in