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VA Healthcare - VISN 4 (VISN 4)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on April 13, 2011. Also cited in 239 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000060899, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 04 Wilkes-Barre, PA
Issue:
Veteran A and Veteran B's information was mailed to Veteran A. Veteran B's information included a letter and a copy of Compensation and Pension exam performed at VA. Veteran B's letter included his full name, full SSN and date of birth. Update: 04/13/11: Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Case re-opended to identify corrective action: Corrective action includied education to all staff.