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Veterans Benefits Administration - Pacific District (Phoenix, AZ)

PHOENIX AZ - 345

Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 5, 2015. Also cited in 9 other reports.


Report ID: PSETS0000114891, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Reported Entity: PHOENIX AZ - 345

Issue:

Veteran A received a copy of his claims file and Veteran Bs claims file. There was a problem with the printer, and after it was fixed, the employees thought the cache was cleared, however it was not. Both Veteran A and Bs file printed together. Veteran Bs claims file was very small. It contained his Service Treatment Records, 21-526EZ application, 21-22, notification letter, 4138, share screen, and covers screen. Veteran Bs medical conditions, SSN, and address were disclosed to Veteran A. Veteran A returned the documents.

Outcome:

02/05/15: The Incident Resolution Service Team has determined that Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.

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