HHS OCR report ยท 2026
Washington VA Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Washington VA Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- District of Columbia
- Individuals affected
- 1,467
- Submission date
- Apr 16, 2026
- 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), Washington VA Medical Center, reported that an employee exposed the protected health information (PHI) of 1,467 individuals during the mail process. The PHI involved names, dates of birth, and social security numbers. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE is revising its relevant administrative processes. OCR provided technical assistance to the CE regarding the HIPAA Rules.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Washington VA Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,467 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 16, 2026.
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 Washington VA Medical Center 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 Washington VA Medical Center.