A security clearance suspension is different than a denial or revocation. It is an interim decision made when the government or agency becomes aware of derogatory information that raises questions as to the clearance holder’s current ability to protect national security information. Examples of incidents that could trigger a clearance suspension include a positive drug […]
Read moreReceiving mental health treatment alone is not a reason to deny or revoke a clearance, and often it is a failure to seek and adhere to effective treatment plans that results in eligibility issues. When derogatory information about your mental health has been discovered by investigators that could impact your clearance, either because it was […]
Read moreUSMC CWO4 Board of Inquiry, MCB Quantico, VA Result: No Misconduct, Retain
Read moreNavy O-5 Board of Inquiry, NS Norfolk, VA Result: Member Retained
Read moreU.S. Cabinet Nominee Security Clearance Adjudication for Guideline J: Criminal Conduct Result: Nominee Favorably Adjudicated and Appointed to Position
Read moreArmy 1LT Security Clearance Adjudication, Vincenza, Italy for Guideline D: Sexual Behavior, Guideline E: Personal Conduct, and Guideline J: Criminal Conduct. Result: Favorable Adjudication from Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (TS Clearance Retained)
Read moreOn 27 January 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14183, Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness. On 26 February 2025, the Under Secretary of Defense issued additional guidance on implementation of the policy. The stated rationale is that the “medical, surgical, and mental health constraints … [associated with] gender dysphoria are incompatible with the high mental […]
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Grover H. Baxley is the founding attorney of JAG Defense. As a former member of the U.S. Air Force Judge Advocate General’s Corps, Mr. Baxley now provides highly experienced representation for military members in all branches of service all over the world.
Client defense contractor was issued a Statement of Reasons (SOR) under Adjudicative Guideline H – Drug Involvement and E – Personal Conduct for use of illegal drugs and misuse of prescription drugs, testing positive for illegal drug use, and drug use while possessing a security clearance, as well as failing to disclose drug use in a security clearance background investigation and adjudication. After presenting the case before an Administrative Judge from the Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals, the clearance was granted with the Judge finding FOR THE APPLICANT.
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