PSH-22-0055 - In the Matter of Personnel Security Hearing

On June  23,  2022, an Administrative Judge determined that the Individual's access authorization  under  10 C.F.R.  Part  710 should  not  be  restored.  The  Individual  is  employed  by a DOE contractor in a position that requires him to hold a security clearance. In November 2021, the Individual underwent a psychological evaluation by a DOE consultant psychologist . The psychologist diagnosed him with Bipolar I Disorder with Manic Episodes and made treatment recommendations. At the hearing, the Individual testified that once he realized he needed medication to treat his condition, he began complying with all medical treatment recommendations, including meeting with his psychologist. However, the record indicated the Individual  failed  to  comply  with  all  the  psychologist's  treatment  recommendations  and  showed a relatively short time of stability on his medication. After hearing the Individual's testimony, the psychologist opined that the Individual's Bipolar I Disorder continues to impair his judgment, reliability, and stability. After considering the evidence in the record and testimony presented at the hearing, the Administrative Judge determined that the Individual has not brought forth sufficient evidence to resolve the security concerns associated with Guideline I . Accordingly,  the  Administrative  Judge  found  that  the  Individual's  access  authorization  should not  be  restored.   OHA  Case  No.  PSH-22-0055 (Katie  Quintana)  (OHA  Case  No.  PSH-22-0055, Quintana)