HHS OCR report · 2022
Louis A. Johnson Veterans' Administration Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Louis A. Johnson Veterans' Administration Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- West Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 736
- Submission date
- Dec 20, 2022
- 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), Louis A. Johnson Veteran’s Administration Medical Center, reported that due to human error, the protected health information (PHI) of 736 individuals was disclosed to unauthorized individuals. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided refresher guidance and training to its staff on safeguards pertaining to batch-mail communications.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Louis A. Johnson Veterans' Administration Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 736 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 20, 2022.
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 Louis A. Johnson Veterans' Administration 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 Louis A. Johnson Veterans' Administration Medical Center.