Veteran Affairs Tests
| Tracking # |
20-06334-F |
| Submitted | April 26, 2020 |
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From: George Johnston
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
All documents and communications pertaining to the 368 male coronavirus patients at VA hospitals nationwide who had died or been discharged as of April 11. 97 of these patients were given hydroxychloroquine. any mention of the word hydroxychloroquine in email communications as well.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
George Johnston
From: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Mr. Johnston,
Please see attached acknowledgment letter regarding your FOIA request.
Thank you,
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Jay Riahi, MAIS-IC/TS
VACO FOIA Officer I VACO FOIA Service
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From: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
George Johnston, Attached to this email message is my request for clarification on your 04/27/2020 Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, FOIA tracking number 20-06334-F. I am providing you with thirty (30) calendar days to respond to my request for clarification. If I have not received a response from you by May 31, 2020, I will conclude that you are no longer interested in pursuing this request and will administratively close the case file. Please refer to the attached letter for details pertaining to my request for clarification. I would kindly appreciate your confirmation of receipt of this email. A hard copy of the attached letter will not follow in postal mail unless specifically requested by you. If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (785) 230-8430 or via email at stacy.ekis@va.gov. (mailto:stacy.ekis@va.gov) Sincerely, Stacy Ekis VHA FOIA Officer
From: George Johnston
A copy of the test can be found here.
The tests were authorized by the FDA and performed in all United States Veterans Health Administration medical centers.
From: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Mr. Johnston,
Thank you for identifying the study you were referencing. In order to process your request, clarification is still needed however. As per my letter to you on May 1, 2020; please provide clarification on what records related to this study you are seeking so we may identify and locate the records (i.e. a copy of the report etc.).
I also noted, you are seeking: “any mention of the word hydroxychloroquine in email communications as well.” Per my May 1, 2020 letter; please clarify the extent of emails/communication you are seeking.
If you’d like to discuss further you are welcome to contact me by phone as well.
Thank you,
Stacy Ekis
VHA FOIA Officer
Office of Health Informatics (10A7B)
Veterans Health Administration
Tel. 785-230-8430
Fax. 202-273-9387
From: George Johnston
A copy of the report would be great.
Any emails or communications sent from the respective facilities that mention hydroxychloroquine.
All the best,
George
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 26, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #20-06334-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 26, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #20-06334-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 26, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #20-06334-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 26, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #20-06334-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 26, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #20-06334-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 26, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #20-06334-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 26, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #20-06334-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 26, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #20-06334-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 26, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #20-06334-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 26, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #20-06334-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Good Morning Mr. Johnston,
I provided agency decision letter to you via email on February 16, 2021. I’ve also attached the response here for your reference.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call me.
Thank you,
Stacy Ekis
VHA FOIA Officer
Office of Health Informatics (105HIG)
Veterans Health Administration
Tel. 785-230-8430
Fax. 202-273-9387
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[EXTERNAL] VHA Central Office Response to FOIA Request: 20-06334-F
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