VA Employees Illicitly Access Medical Records of VP Nominees Vance and Walz
A criminal investigation is underway after more than a dozen Veterans Affairs staffers improperly viewed the medical files of the vice presidential candidates.
- At least 12 VA employees accessed the medical records of JD Vance and Tim Walz without authorization over the summer.
- The breaches are being investigated for potential violations of federal health privacy laws, with evidence shared with federal prosecutors.
- The motive behind the unauthorized access is still under investigation, with some employees claiming curiosity.
- VA Secretary Denis McDonough reminded staff of strict privacy policies following the discovery of the breaches.
- Both Vance and Walz, military veterans, are set to debate each other in New York City on October 1.