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Overton Brooks VA Medical Center
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on July 18, 2013. Also cited in 17 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000092240, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: SHREVEPORT LA - 667
Issue:
Nutritionist wrote down Veteran A's calorie intake information on the back of a piece of paper that had Veteran B's SSN, disability ratings and co-pays on it. Veteran A is going to return the paper via mail today.
Outcome:
07/19/13: Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services, as his full SSN and other information was disclosed. 07/24/13: There were two Veterans names and SSN's on the document. Both Veterans will be offered credit protection services.