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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 July 22, 2014. Also cited in 34 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000106837, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: HOUSTON TX - 580
Issue:
A Veteran complained that his appointment list was given to another Veteran while they were both waiting to be seen in the clinic. The other Veteran returned the list to him.
Outcome:
07/22/14: The Incident Resolution Service Team has determined that one Veteran will be sent a letter offering credit protection services due to full SSN being disclosed.