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South Central VA Health Care Network (VISN 16)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 16, 2011. Also cited in 317 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000058445, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 16 Biloxi, MS
Issue:
Veteran A received a letter from the Regional Office which contained Veteran B's claims folder review letter. Update: 02/16/11:Veteran B will receive a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Veteran was notified of mis-mailed document and provided credit monitoring. The mis-mailed document was attached to the credit monitoringletter for the Veteran's information/action.Unable to determine who at the Muskogee, OK, center mis-mailed the document.No further action required. Request ticket closed.