9/11 Cancer Risks Continue Among FDNY Firefighters
Twenty-three years after the 9/11 attacks, firefighters from the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) continue to face heightened risks of cancer and chronic [...]
Remembering Those Lost In the 23 Years Since the 9/11 Attacks
When the planes struck the buildings on September 11, 2001, few New Yorkers could have imagined that more people would perish because of the [...]
What is a Presumptively Compensable VCF Expense?
The September 11th Victim’s Compensation Fund (VCF) was established to provide compensation to responders and survivors of the attacks for any 9/11-related health condition. [...]
VCF Out-of-Pocket Medical Expenses
The World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) provides responders and survivors of the attacks with free medical monitoring and treatment for their 9/11-related conditions. [...]
What If My Current Name Is Different from the Documents That Support My VCF Claim?
When claiming with the Victim’s Compensation Fund (VCF), claimants must submit a significant amount of paperwork, including documents that verify identity and support the [...]
Are September 11th VCF Awards Taxable?
To date, more than 80,000 claims have been made to the Victim’s Compensation Fund (VCF), the fund that helps compensate victims of the 9/11 [...]