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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 3, 2013. Also cited in 58 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000091457, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: PHOENIX AZ - 345
Issue:
Veteran As attorney (POA) contacted our office and informed us that he received a Statement Of The Case (SOC) with Veteran As name on the front of the SOC and another Veterans name on the top of the rest of the pages. Decision Review Officer produced a new SOC and sent it to Veteran A and the POA with an explanation. The POA represent both Veteran A and Veteran B.
Outcome:
07/03/13: Due to full SSN being disclosed, Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.