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VA New England Healthcare System (VISN 1)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on January 11, 2011. Also cited in 204 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000056931, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 01 West Haven, CT
Issue:
The claim form for a humanitarian patient was sent to an incorrect address. The receiver of the info mailed it back to the VA. Update: 01/11/11:Patient will receive a letter offering credit protection services since their DOB was exposed.
Outcome:
address was corrected and employee was made aware