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Mountain Home VA Medical Center
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on June 4, 2013. Also cited in 20 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000090181, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: MOUNTAIN HOME TN - 621
Issue:
A Veteran found a manila envelope with eight other Veteran's medical records on a table near the smoking area. He stated that he noticed the medical records and took them to the information desk. The employee at the information desk took them to the Secretary of Voluntary Service.
Outcome:
06/04/13: Eight (8) Veterans will be sent letters offering credit protection services.