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North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on December 18, 2014. Also cited in 64 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000113035, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: NORTH FL/SOUTH GA HCS-GAINESVILLE - 573
Issue:
A Veteran submitted a claim for reimbursement of travel expenses and receipts to the clinic. The Veteran handed an envelope containing the claim and receipts to a VA employee who acknowledged it was received. The employee reported the envelope was turned over to the clinic Travel Clerk. The clinic Travel Clerk reported this type claim would have been sent to the Medical Center for processing. After a thorough search, neither the clinic Travel Clerk nor the medical center staff can locate the form and receipts. Privacy will further investigate.
Outcome:
12/18/14: The Incident Resolution Service Team has determined that Veteran A will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.