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ISCR Case No. 20-00944.h1
GrantedDecided May 19, 2021 · Hearing
Case headnote
Summary
The applicant, with a history of financial issues under Guideline F, faced a single delinquent medical debt stemming from a medical emergency that occurred ten years prior. Despite limited income, he resolved two out of three related medical accounts, demonstrating responsibility and good judgment. The judge found that the circumstances were unlikely to recur, leading to a granted security clearance.
Why the applicant prevailed
- The applicant resolved two out of three medical accounts related to the medical emergency.
- The medical debt was a result of a situation beyond the applicant's control.
- The applicant exhibited responsibility and good judgment despite limited income.
Conditions referenced
Mitigating
- AG ¶ 20 Financial Considerationsapplied
Key rule quoted
“The security clearance decision is based on the whole person concept, which includes consideration of the applicant's circumstances and the likelihood of future conduct.”
Procedural posture
- Decision Date
- 05/19/2021
Cite for
- Mitigation of Financial Considerations Under Guideline F
- Impact of Medical Emergencies on Financial Stability
- Whole Person Concept in Security Clearance Decisions
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DIGEST: Applicant has a single delinquent medical debt that was generated a decade ago following a medical emergency. The event was a situation beyond his control and occurred under such circumstances that it is unlikely to recur. He resolved two out of the three medical accounts related to the medical emergency, despite limited income, exhibiting responsibility and good judgment. He mitigated the financial considerations security concerns. Clearance is granted. CASE NO: 20-00944.h1 DATE: 05/19/2021