Ask the Lawyer received the following question (paraphrased for easier reading and clarity) from a reader on a legal matter that might be of interest to the entire audience.
Q:
I received a Single Scope Background Investigation in 2004 for a Top Secret clearance (SF86) and a National Agency Check with Local Agency Check for a Secret clearance in 2009. I was told during the previous investigations that once I disclosed an issue I would never have to answer that question again since it had already been investigated by the Office of Personnel Management. Is this true?
A:
No. You must answer all questions truthfully each time you answer the SF85 or 86, even if the question has been previously answered.
Bill Bransford is managing partner of Shaw, Bransford & Roth, PC.
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