PSH-21-0111 - In the Matter of Personnel Security Hearing

On December 17, 2021, an OHA Administrative Judge (AJ) issued a decision in which she determined that an Individual's DOE access authorization should be restored. To support the Guideline G security concerns, the LSO relied upon the fact (1) in March 2021, a DOE Psychologist evaluated the Individual and determined that he met the criteria for Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), Moderate, not in remission, pursuant to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), and further, that there was no evidence of adequate rehabilitation or reformation; (2) the Individual was arrested and charged with Aggravated DWI in July 1995; and (3) the Individual was arrested and charged with DWI in July 1993 with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .15 g/L. The Individual presented evidence that he had been attending AA, seeing a counselor, and was attending an outpatient treatment program. In addition, the Individual testified, supported by his two witnesses, that he had been abstinent since February. The DOE Psychologist opined that, based on the Individual's actions since February 2021, that he is reformed from his AUD diagnosis. Therefore, the AJ determined that the Individual's security clearance should be restored. OHA Case No. PSH 20-0111 (Janet R. H. Fishman).