A Typical Day for a Background Investigation Adjudicator

I just heard from my adjudicator that my application for a Q clearance is being passed down the line. The hr reps at my company said thats a denial.

My denial is for bad credit. I spoke with an attorney and he said my case is a very easy win in his book if i appeal. I would like to appeal but im an engineer and non union and i will most likely be terminated. I know in dod terms that means i loose my right to an appeal. I believe that in the DOE world i can still appeal my case. Does anyone know if this is true?