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Veterans In Partnership (VISN 11)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on June 13, 2011. Also cited in 213 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000063632, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 11 Fort Wayne, IN
Issue:
Veteran A received an appointment letter intended for Veteran B. The letter included appointment information and Veteran B's full name. Update: 06/13/11:Veteran B will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
The PO sent an email to all areas that send out appointment letters to have them remind staff to double check letters going out to Veterans. The PO could not pinpoint where this specific letter was sent from.