Archive for October 2017
Studies Show Long Term Health Impacts on 9/11 Residents, First Responders, and Area Employees and Workers
Immediately after the 9/11 attacks, scientists, medical doctors, public health professionals, clinicians and epidemiologists began to study and evaluate the health consequences and damage suffered by first responders, volunteers, residents, area workers, business owners, students, and everyone else who became exposed to the toxic pollutants and the fine particulates. Among the most recent and comprehensive…
Read MoreWTC Cancer and Causation for VCF claimants
“There are guys in worse shape than me — they’re dying every week, every month, “one first responder said. “It’s a torturous death, and they don’t have the coverage or support they need.” This is the reality that many first responders who arrived at Ground Zero on September 11, 2001 have to face. It was…
Read MoreDo you have cancer related to September 11th? Don’t miss the VCF registration deadline
The September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) and the WTC Health Program cover many cancers that individuals have developed from being exposed to WTC toxins. Despite the passage of 16 years, many people are only now discovering the full health effects of their exposure. In order to recover benefits under VCF for cancer, claimants must…
Read MoreHow Changes to the VCF Private Physician Process Affect New and Pending Claims
In July 2017, the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (“VCF”) updated the criteria for claimants to seek verification of their conditions through the Private Physician Process. The new guidelines only apply to certain claimants as discussed in our prior post. However, VCF has provided additional guidance on how the Private Physician Process applies to those…
Read MoreHow to recover for September 11th-related claims for temporary lost past earnings
Claimants who suffered a loss of past earnings because of a September 11th-related medical condition may be eligible for compensation from the Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) even if they weren’t disabled. The VCF may compensate for lost earnings related to an eligible condition without a disability determination, if sufficient evidence is provided that the victim…
Read MoreBenefits of Enrolling in the WTC Health Program Now
As individuals continue to be diagnosed with 9/11 related medical conditions, the WTC Health Program remains a necessary resource for people affected by the September 11, 2001 attacks. The WTC Health Program was designed to provide medical monitoring and treatment for residents, students, emergency responders, recovery and cleanup workers, and volunteers who were in the…
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