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VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on May 2, 2014. Also cited in 18 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000103627, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: RENO NV - 654
Issue:
Veteran A received Veteran Bs appointment list in the mail, which contained full name and SSN. Veteran A, found Veteran Bs home address, went to Veterans home. Veteran A when asked by Veteran B to give it to him, Veteran A refused, indicating he wanted to return it the VA.
Outcome:
05/02/14: The Incident Resolution Team has determined that Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.