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VA NY/NJ Veterans Healthcare Network (VISN 3)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 13, 2013. Also cited in 59 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000085718, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 03 East Orange, NJ
Issue:
A Compensation and Pension (C& P) clerk mailed 6 different appointment letters to one Veteran. Update: 02/13/13:Six (6) Veterans will be sent a general notification letter.
Outcome:
C & P Supervisor spoke with the person responsible for the mishandling, took corrective action and Privacy Officer is scheduled to provide an in service.