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VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on March 26, 2013. Also cited in 187 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000087204, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 06 Salem, VA
Issue:
A Facility Social Worker mistakenly gave an Advanced Directive Form to a Veteran and this form had been partially filled out with information by a different Veteran. The Veteran that received this information returned it the following day. Update: 03/26/13:The Veteran whose SSN was disclosed will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
The Veteran whose SSN was disclosed will be sent a letter offering credit protection services. Request closure.