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VA Southwest Health Care Network (VISN 18)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 7, 2013. Also cited in 228 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000085569, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 18 Tucson, AZ
Issue:
A veteran received appointment letters for another veteran. The letters contained the name, address, and SSN. The veteran who received the letters returned them to the clinic that mailed them. Update: 02/08/13:One Veteran will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Staff received supplemental education.