EOVS – Veterans Home at Chelsea Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
September 25, 2026 – Federman & Sherwood is investigating the EOVS – Veterans Home at Chelsea data breach following a notification filed with the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation.
According to the filing, the data breach affected 124 Massachusetts residents, with additional individuals potentially affected nationwide. The information potentially affected includes medical records.
Medical records contain sensitive and confidential healthcare information. Unauthorized access to such information may create risks involving patient privacy, medical identity theft, healthcare fraud, and other forms of misuse.
Federman & Sherwood is investigating whether EOVS – Veterans Home at Chelsea implemented reasonable cybersecurity safeguards to protect sensitive medical information and whether additional measures could have prevented or reduced the impact of the data breach.
The potentially compromised information may include:
- Names
- Medical information
- Health insurance information
- Other sensitive information
What is EOVS – Veterans Home at Chelsea?
The Executive Office of Veterans Services (EOVS) operates the Veterans Home at Chelsea (formerly known as the Soldiers’ Home) to provide residential housing, skilled nursing, and comprehensive long-term care programs for eligible Massachusetts veterans.
Individuals affected by the EOVS – Veterans Home at Chelsea data breach may have legal rights and are encouraged to contact Federman & Sherwood.
Phone: 1-800-237-1277 | Email: info@federmanlaw.com