Security Clearance

I have been handling all aspects of security clearance law for many years, from the initial SF 86 questions and concerns, answering SORs (Statement of Reasons) through the administrative hearing of an attempted clearance denial or revocation by the government.  I am writing this particular blog post now because I have noticed a disturbing trend over the last couple of years.

I grew up watching David Letterman.  In addition to Chris Elliot (see the movie “Cabin Boy” if you haven’t done so!) and Larry “Bud” Melman, I was also a  big fan of his top 10 list. Currently, I know a lot of people follow the daily lists that are published by Buzzfeed.

This is my second  installment of a two part blog series on security clearance concerns. These blogs discuss the most common issues as they relate to security clearance issues.

This is a two-part blog series. These blogs are companion blogs to my previous postings with regard to security clearances.

The Department of Defense (DOD) announced a policy on March 18, 2014 to begin tightening up access to classified information by potentially shrinking the list of 3.5 million people who currently hold active security clearances.

There are a number of different reasons claimants’ applications for Social Security disability benefits are denied.  They range from a variety of technical reasons, e.g. you haven’t paid enough into the systems, to denials based on the merits of your case.

Dealing with a Revoked Security Clearance

If someone has an issue in regard to his or her security clearance, either initially applying for one or having a problem with one that the government is attempting to suspend or revoke, they are often unsure where to turn to find out what exactly the issues are with their security clearance. Department of Defense (DOD) Directive 5220.6 deals with all matters regarding the Defense Industrial Personnel Security Clearance Review Program.

When a person’s job requires a security clearance issued by the federal government, they are required to submit a completed standard form (SF) 86 which is also known as the electronic personnel security questionnaire (EPSQ). Obviously, if no one has had any issues in their past, then completing this form is simple. The issue comes up and people get worried when they do have problems that have arisen in their past and they become concerned with how to address them on the security clearance form.