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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: SPE000000060910, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 04 Philadelphia, PA
Issue:
A Release of Information employee mailed records belonging to Veteran B along with the records of Veteran A in response to counsel's request for records of their client, Veteran A. Update: 04/14/11:Due to the full SSN and medical information being disclosed, Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Staff was provided training.