Accountabilty for Personal Info being leaked?

[CHerv08]

Hey Guys,

If the VA sends a copy of my records, (medical or financial) containing my SSN and other forms of personal identifiable information out to someone other than me can they be help responsible and what can I do to report that?

I had a battle buddy text me this afternoon, stating that he received a letter in the mail from a stranger (also a vet) who lives in Texas stating he got a copy of my battle buddy's records including medical and financial information. He was pretty pissed off, but SUPER Thankful for the intergrity of the Vet who sent him what he was originally supposed to have gotten.

He reached out for help... and as I do - I ask you all for your insights!

- C

[Buck52]

I don't think they will get in trouble  just be an error on the VA Part.

I've sent off for my medical records from a prior VAMC  & They sent me some of my records along with top sheets of veterans and attorneys  and law enforcement requesting  medical records with names and SS #.s. of different veterans...>.I sent them back to that VAMC. (certified sign return receipt)

Also some veterans have gone to their RO to look at their C-File and have other veterans medical records in their C-File...if this happens the veteran should bring it to the Attention of RO   other wise just try to get them records to the correct veteran.ASAP

 

........................Buck

[pwrslm]

They are supposed to notify you, and give you an option for credit protection.  It is awful nice that another Vet let you know this happened, but you must let the VA know .

 

Same exact thing happened to me in Oct 2015.

[broncovet]

Yea, right, count on  the VA's accountability.  In fact, this guy SHOULD be a VA employee for all he got away with:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/affluenza-teen-ethan-couch-whats-next_5686c8bee4b014efe0da908f

He got drunk, in trouble, then got out of it because of his wealthy parents.  THen he gets drunk again, and kills 4 people.  He gets 10 years probation and no jail time.  The VAOIG must be prosecuting his case.  

Edited January 3, 2016 by broncovet

[pwrslm]

Gotta remember this.  If I ever fall off the wagon, get a job with the VA!