PSH-22-0031 - In the Matter of Personnel Security Hearing

On March 10, 2022, an Administrative Judge determined that an Individual should be granted access authorization under 10 C.F.R. Part 710. The Individual completed a Questionnaire for National Security Positions in which he disclosed that he had been diagnosed with Bipolar II Disorder. The Individual met with a DOE-contracted Psychologist (DOE Psychologist) for a clinical interview and the DOE Psychologist concurred with the Individual's Bipolar II   Disorder diagnosis. The DOE Psychologist recommended that the Individual demonstrate rehabilitation by receiving treatment from a psychiatrist, establishing stability and compliance with a medication regimen for twelve months, and participating in psychotherapy with a psychologist. At the hearing, the Individual established that he had complied with the DOE Psychologist's treatment recommendations, demonstrated positive personal and medical networks to support his recovery, and provided evidence that he had not experienced hypomanic or depressive episodes for over one year. Therefore, the Administrative Judge determined that the Individual had resolved the security concerns under Guideline I and should be granted access authorization. OHA Case No. PSH-22-0031 (Phillip Harmonick)