HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Veterans Health Administration data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Veterans Health Administration
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- District of Columbia
- Individuals affected
- 2,380
- Submission date
- Jan 5, 2024
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Veterans Health Administration, reported that its business associate (BA) mailed appointment reminder letters containing the protected health information (PHI) of 2,380 individuals to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved included names, addresses, and appointment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE and BA implemented additional administrative safeguards to protect PHI.
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 | 44,308 | Sep 14, 2020 | Hacking/IT Incident | 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 2,380 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 5, 2024.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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.