Clearance Reinstated for Client after DUI

MIDDLE ATLANTIC – Client active duty military member issued Letter of Intent (LOI)/Statement of Reasons (SOR) for allegations under Adjudicative Guideline: G – Alcohol Consumption as a result of DUI and heavy alcohol consumption leading to diagnosis of alcohol dependence, with client continuing to consume alcohol thereafter as well as being prescribed “mood altering” medications.  Client provided his own response to the SOR, resulting in revocation of his clearance.  After being retained and represented at his Personal Appearance before an Administrative Judge from the Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA) the Personnel Security Appeals Board found FOR THE APPELLANT and reinstated his clearance.