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Manchester VA Medical Center
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on August 8, 2013. Also cited in 59 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000093127, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: MANCHESTER NH - 608
Issue:
Veteran A was sent an appointment for a Compensation and Pension (C&P) exam that was intended for Veteran B. Both patient had the same first and last name. Someone entered the address on the wrong Veteran in 2011.
Outcome:
08/09/13: Veteran B will be sent a general notification letter.