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Phoenix Regional Benefit Office
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on July 25, 2014. Also cited in 58 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000107032, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: PHOENIX AZ - 345
Issue:
Veteran A received his recent award notification letter, which contained an additional page belonging to Veteran B. The document contained Veteran B's SSN, DOB, active duty periods. Veteran A stated he would return the information.
Outcome:
07/25/14: The Incident Resolution Service Team has determined that Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services, as his full SSN was disclosed.