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
- 46,677
- Submission date
- Jan 30, 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), the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), reported that an employee of its vendor mailed the protected health information (PHI) of 46,677 individuals to incorrect recipients. The PHI involved included names and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards. Staff were retrained on the requirement to protect and secure sensi...
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 | 2,380 | Jan 5, 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 46,677 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 30, 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.