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Phoenix Regional Benefit Office
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on October 7, 2013. Also cited in 58 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000095573, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: PHOENIX AZ - 345
Issue:
A Veteran called the National Call Center to check the status of his claim. While going over the status with the Veteran, It was noted by the Veteran, that we sent the letter to the wrong address. The Veterans address had been changed by mistake. The letter sent contained medical records which included his SSN, DOB, list of condition and medication. This was duplicate information we were returning to the veteran.
Outcome:
10/07/13: Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.