HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Veterans Health Administration data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Veterans Health Administration
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- District of Columbia
- Individuals affected
- 44,308
- Submission date
- Sep 14, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Veterans Health Administration, reported that it was the victim of a cyber-attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 44,308 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, clinical information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided complimentary credit monitoring services. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional technical safeguard...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Veterans Health Administration
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | DC | Healthcare Provider | 1,847 | Jan 13, 2025 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Veterans Health Administration | DC | Healthcare Provider | 2,302 | Dec 3, 2024 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Veterans Health Administration | DC | Healthcare Provider | 46,677 | Jan 30, 2024 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Veterans Health Administration | DC | Healthcare Provider | 2,380 | Jan 5, 2024 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Veterans Health Administration | DC | Healthcare Provider | 19,254 | Nov 6, 2018 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Veterans Health Administration data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 44,308 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 14, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
Is the investigation still open?
No. The report is in the OCR portal archive, which holds reports where OCR has closed its review.
Is a breach notice letter from Veterans Health Administration legitimate?
This site cannot verify letters. Check the sender against the organisation's official website and the HHS OCR breach portal, and avoid calling numbers or clicking links only listed in an unexpected message. See our guide on what to do after a data breach notice.
Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, OCR export October 2026. Network USA is not affiliated with HHS or Veterans Health Administration.