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VA Mid South Healthcare Network (VISN 9)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on April 5, 2013. Also cited in 328 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000087638, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 09 Nashville, TN
Issue:
A Veteran called and reported he received an envelope addressed to him from this VA facility. Upon the Veteran looking at the envelope, the Veteran noticed that in addition to his name and address, he could also clearly see his full SSN through the envelope window. Update: 04/08/13:Veteran A will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
PO was unable to determine where letter was mailed, so general education will be provided to remind staff to check window envelopes prior to mailing.CM letter has been prepared and is being mailed on 5/13/13.Request this ticket me closed.