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Muskogee Regional Benefit Office
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on March 20, 2015. Also cited in 54 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000116951, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: MUSKOGEE OK - 351
Issue:
Veteran A requested a complete copy of his claims folder. These copies were mailed on 03/13/15. A couple of days later, Veteran B came into the VA office and reported that the envelope containing Veteran A's records was taped to her envelope of copied records and mailed to her. The Privacy Officer (PO) spoke to members of the mail room and determined that someone thought it was two volumes of records being mailed.
Outcome:
03/20/15: The Incident Resolution Service Team has determined that Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.