Archive for January 2018
Part 2: Steps to Take If a VCF Claimant Dies After Filing a Personal Injury Claim
In our last post, we discussed what to do if a September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) claimant died of causes unrelated to an eligible 9/11-related condition after filing a personal injury claim. This post addresses deaths related to an eligible 9/11 condition. As the number of deaths due to 9/11-related conditions increase, it is…
Read MorePart 1: Steps to Take If a VCF Claimant Dies After Filing a Personal Injury Claim
Sadly, the number of individuals who have passed away since filing a personal injury claim under the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) is continuing to increase. If a claimant who has filed a personal injury claim dies, the VCF will stop processing the claim and/or payment of that claim until a Personal Representative of…
Read MoreMore Progress Made on September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Claims
Over the last year, the Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) has made slow, but steady improvements in the time required to process claims. In June of 2017, the VCF reported that it was on track to decide the remainder of the 2015 claims, whether new claims or amendments, before the end of the year (assuming all…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Appealing a Victim Compensation Fund Decision
The September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) process allows claimants to appeal a decision if they have been found ineligible to receive compensation from the VCF or if they believe the amount of the loss was incorrectly calculated. In order to successfully appeal a decision, claimants must understand the requirements and process for filing an…
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