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Veterans Benefits Administration - Pacific District (Phoenix, AZ)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on April 8, 2015. Also cited in 9 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000117765, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: PHOENIX AZ - 345
Issue:
Veteran A came in to Public Contact Team (PCT) office and filed a claim. Veteran A was given a copy of his application and 21-4138 with his claims information. The VA Form 21-4138 had Veteran Bs full name, address, and SSN. The VA Form 21-4138 also contained the listed condition that Veteran A was claiming. Veteran A returned the documents to the PCT team.
Outcome:
04/08/15: The Incident Resolution Service Team has determined that Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services due to full SSN being disclosed.