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Veterans In Partnership (VISN 11)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on July 24, 2012. Also cited in 213 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000078209, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 11 Detroit, MI
Issue:
Veteran A left the clinic and went to the Travel Office. The Travel Clerk recognized that the routing slip belonged to Veteran B and took it to the supervisor who gave it to the PO. It did not appear that Veteran A left the facility but went directly to the Travel Clerks office. Update: 07/24/12:Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Per supervisor, employee responsible is new and has received additional training or required process for verifying identity of veteran before giving routing slip for travel benefits.