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VA Healthcare System (VISN 10)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on November 20, 2012. Also cited in 119 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000082729, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 10 Chillicothe, OH
Issue:
A physician completed a physical capacities evaluation form for a Veteran's attorney without obtaining signed authorization from the Veteran. Update: 11/21/12:Veteran A will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
EDUCATION PROVIDED TO PHYSICIAN TO SEND ALL REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION TO THE RELEASE OF INFORMATIONOFFICE FOR PROCESSING.