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VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 1, 2013. Also cited in 187 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000085343, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 06 Richmond, VA
Issue:
Veteran A reported to the OIG Hotline that his full SSN was printed on the mailing label for his ostomy supplies. Update: 02/01/13:Veteran A will receive a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Credit monitoring is being offered to the Veteran. The issue with the printing of mailing labels was corrected due to another case that was received.