Originally published at: https://www.clearancejobsblog.com/gender-dysphoria-issues-result-in-clearance-denial/
I ran across an unusual Defense Office of Hearing and Appeals (DOHA) case for a defense contractor who was initially denied security clearance eligibility by the DoD due to concerns related to adjudicative guidelines falling under sexual, criminal, and personal conduct. Not sure why it took so long, but this appeal was in relation to…
Interesting disconnect here. The judge is saying this “guy” wasn’t being completely honest, but that doesn’t seem to be the case. Sounds more like the guy didn’t think he did anything “reportable.”
Issue 1: sexual conduct: Mitigated
Issue 2: lying: applicant’s frame of mind is he wasn’t lying. He simply did not feel he was doing anything wrong. Where does the bar get set? Applicant’s frame of mind? Or popular opinion?