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South Central VA Health Care Network (VISN 16)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on September 8, 2011. Also cited in 317 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000066568, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 16 Houston, TX
Issue:
A Veteran brought a Voucher For Cash Reimbursement of Beneficiary Travel Expenses to the travel office that he received . It was for another Veteran and not him. Update: 09/08/11:One Veteran will be sent a letter offering credit protection services due to full name and SSN being disclosed.
Outcome:
Event discussed with staff member and importance of double checking mail outs reinforced.