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VA Northern Indiana Health Care System
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on July 25, 2013. Also cited in 60 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000092543, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: NORTH INDIANA HCS-FORT WAYNE - 610
Issue:
Veteran A's medical records were sent by UPS. The records were to be sent to a law firm. The mailing label was incorrect so the records went to Veteran B. Veteran B took the records to the South Bend CBOC. The clinic is sending the records back to the Privacy Officer. More information will be added to this ticket as soon as the records are returned to the Privacy Officer.
Outcome:
07/26/13: Veteran A will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.