HHS OCR report · 2013
Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VAMC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VAMC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- South Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 7,405
- Submission date
- Apr 10, 2013
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On February 11, 2013, a laptop was stolen from the William Jennings Bryan Dorn VAMC’s Pulmonary Testing Unit. The laptop contained the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 7,405 individuals, including names, dates of birth, and clinical information. The covered entity (CE) provided breach notification to HHS, the media, and affected individuals, and issued substitute notice by placing a notice on its website. It also offered credit monitoring, including identity theft protec...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VAMC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 7,405 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 10, 2013.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Laptop.
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 Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VAMC 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 Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VAMC.