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VA Sunshine Healthcare Network (VISN 8)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on October 29, 2012. Also cited in 369 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000081718, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 08 San Juan, PR
Issue:
Compensation and Pension Physician took a VA Form 21-2507 in his pocket to the parking lot and returned to the office. There he noticed that the document was missing. He returned to the car but was unable to find it. Update: 10/29/12:The patient will be sent a letter offering credit protection services, as his full SSN and other information were lost.
Outcome:
Sent letter to Veteran. Recommended sanction to employee as indicated in report.