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VA Heartland Network (VISN 15)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on July 20, 2012. Also cited in 149 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000078126, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 15 Marion, IL
Issue:
Veteran A reported that he received a 10-10 form intended for Veteran B. The form was reported to contain Veteran B's full name, address, and SSN. It is unclear at this time if the form contained financial information. Veteran A has agreed to return the mis-mailed documents via US Postal Service. Update: 07/23/12:Veteran B will be offered credit protection services.
Outcome:
Education was provided to the staff member who made the error. Staff members in the work area were reminded of the importance of double-checking information being mailed to ensure it is being mailed to the correct Veteran.