HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – A Huntington man was sentenced to six
months in prison for illegally accessing the medical records of six veterans,
announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart.
Jeffrey Miller, 40, a former Veterans Benefits Administration employee,
was also sentenced to one year of supervised release.
“We must protect our veterans. Miller used his position with
the Veterans Benefits Administration to illegally access the medical records of
veterans,” said United States Attorney Mike Stuart. “Medical records are protected information and
veterans have an expectation and right of privacy. We will prosecute anyone who violates our
veterans.”
Miller previously admitted that he illegally accessed the
medical records of six veterans between January and May of 2018. Miller further admitted that he took a
picture of the medical records of former West Virginia State Senator Richard
Ojeda, and then sent the picture to an acquaintance.
The Department of Veterans Affairs – Officer of the
Inspector General and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) conducted the investigation. United States District Judge Robert C.
Chambers presided over the hearing.
Assistant United States Attorney Stefan Hasselblad handled the
prosecution.
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