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Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on June 21, 2013. Also cited in 34 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000090944, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: HOUSTON TX - 580
Issue:
A Veteran notified the medical center that he received a letter from a pre-registration staff member requesting he complete a 1010EZR form, however, the form attached was a form that had been completed by another Veteran instead of a blank form. He stated he also called and notified the Veteran.
Outcome:
e06/21/13: One Veteran will be sent a letter offering credit protection services due to the exposure of full name, SSN, and address.