Does ADD/ADHD interfere with security clearances?

Im currently a student in college as an engineer and i was wondering if being declared as having ADD by the on campus heath center & psychological services will detriment my chances of getting a security clearance from a defense company such as Boeing or Northrop Grumman.

Also, I have not taken any medication (ex. Ritalin) and also wanted to know if starting treatment would cause any problems with getting a security clearance.

For mental health counseling/treatment the adjudicator (investigator) needs to see that in the opinion of competent medical authority (your doctor) your condition or treatment does not adversely affect your judgment. This is done by an investigator obtaining a medical release from you and interviewing the doctor.

Get a letter from your current doctor that explains your condition, treatment, prognosis, dates and frequency of treatment and effects on judgment and behavior.

Submit this letter to the office that will process your clearance. Give your doctor permission to discuss your case with government security officials.

Just make sure you tell them everything (not worth hiding - they'll find out) and it will depend on the severity and level of clearance you are trying to get (secret, top secret, etc.).

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