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John J. Pershing VA Medical Center
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on August 21, 2013. Also cited in 20 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000093634, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: POPLAR BLUFF MO - 657A4
Issue:
A Veteran reported that his medical records were given to the Christian Restoration Center, (contracted residential care facility) without his authorization. He saw his medical records in the hand of the owner of the facility. The information disclosed was the Veteran's name, full SSN, diagnosis and medication information.
Outcome:
08/21/13: The Veteran will receive a letter offering credit protection services.