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VA Heartland Network (VISN 15)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 23, 2011. Also cited in 149 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000058695, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 15 Poplar Bluff, MO
Issue:
Mismailing happened with veteran a receiving both his appointment letter and veteran b appointment letter. Update: 02/24/11:Due to appointment information being disclosed, Veteran B will receive a notification letter.
Outcome:
Education was provided with double check system.