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VA NY/NJ Veterans Healthcare Network (VISN 3)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on March 8, 2013. Also cited in 59 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000086565, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 03 East Orange, NJ
Issue:
Veteran A received Veteran B's Health benefits Renewal Form. Veteran A contacted Veteran B by mail and informed him that he received his form and mailed it to him. Update: 03/11/13:Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Supervisor identified responsible employee and took corrective action. PO went to section and provided an in-service.