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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 February 22, 2012. Also cited in 149 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000072002, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 15 Wichita, KS
Issue:
A Veteran was brought in to the Emergency Room by Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel. His personal belongings included a manila envelope with his VA ID card and military ID card. The manila envelope was lost and a thorough search of the facility turned up negative. The documents contained his name, full SSN and date of birth. Update: 02/22/12:Veteran A will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Veteran issued new VA I.D. card. Credit protection letter sent this date. Recommend item be closed.