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VA Heartland Network (VISN 15)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on March 12, 2013. Also cited in 149 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000086644, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 15 Wichita, KS
Issue:
Means Test paperwork of Veteran A was mis-mailed to Veteran B and Veteran B's Means Test paperwork was mis-mailed to Veteran A Update: 03/12/13:Both Veterans will be sent letters offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Responsible employee counseled by supervisor and re-educated on responsibility of ensuring proper security when mailing sensitive information. Recommend incident be closed.