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Phoenix Regional Benefit Office
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on January 28, 2014. Also cited in 58 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000099782, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: PHOENIX AZ - 345
Issue:
Veteran A received an application and mixed in with the application was Veteran B's summary of benefits letter. The summary of benefits letter contained veteran B's claim number (not SSN), first and last name, dates of services, benefit amount, and combine percentage.
Outcome:
01/28/14: Veteran B will be sent a general notification letter.