Respiratory Injuries Covered by the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund
- Alveolitis
- Asthma
- Barrett’s Esophagus
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Chronic sinusitis, rhinitis
- Emphysema
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Obstructive Airways Disease (OAD)
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Pneumonitis
- Reactive Airways Disease Syndrome (RAD, RADS)
Currently, neuropathy is not included on the list of eligible illnesses for the WTC Health Program or VCF/NIOSH. However, there is reason to believe neuropathy will be added to the VCF list of eligible injuries. Click here to read a peer reviewed article about neuropathy and the World Trade Center.
Two-year registration deadline and maximum time interval rules may apply.
This list is not exhaustive.
Other WTC-related lung conditions are also covered.
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