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Birmingham VA Medical Center
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on March 23, 2015. Also cited in 26 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000117015, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: BIRMINGHAM AL - 521
Issue:
The Release of Information (ROI) office was completing a request for records for Veteran A and included Veteran B's request for records as part of the packet. Veteran B's full name and full SSN are on this document. Veteran A contacted Veteran B and gave the authorization to Veteran B. Investigation continuing.
Outcome:
03/23/15: The Incident Resolution Service Team has determined that Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.