MNB Meridian Law Lauds Department of Defense's Sweeping Changes to Security Clearance Appeals
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PHILADELPHIA and WASHINGTON, Jan. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Department of Defense issued sweeping changes to the ability of all DoD Service members, current and prospective civilian employees, and Contractors to appeal denials of security clearances to the Defense Office of Hearing Appeals ("DOHA").
These changes are major, fundamental, and favorable to individuals who were denied a security clearance for any variety of reasons. Previously, in all cases but for DoD Contractors, DOHA issued only recommendations to the Military Service's Personnel Security Advisory Boards ("PSABs") who had the final say in granting or denying the appeal. Beginning sometime before September 2022, all clearance denial appeals will be made by DOHA and will be binding on the Army, Navy, Air Force, and DoD intelligence organizations.