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Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on June 11, 2014. Also cited in 34 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000105205, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: HOUSTON TX - 580
Issue:
Veteran A reports receiving a copy of his medical record and the record included examinations he did not have and several reports that contained the full name and full SSN of Veteran B. Veteran A returned the documents to the medical center.
Outcome:
06/11/14: The Incident Resolution Team determined that Veteran B will receive a letter offering credit protection services, since his name and full SSN were compromised.