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VA Great Lakes Health Care System (VISN 12)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on March 13, 2013. Also cited in 130 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000086702, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 12 Iron Mountain, MI
Issue:
Patient reported he was mailed a lab specimen container with a label containing his information. The envelope was torn when he received it in the mail. The information at risk included name, address and full SSN. Update: 03/13/13:The Patient will receive a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
No fault on VA. Envelope was torn in the mail.