COPD is Now Independently Covered Under Zadroga Act
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is now covered under the Zadroga Act as an independent injury, meaning that 9/11 victims can file a claim for COPD alone without a prior diagnosis or association with another respiratory condition. Previously, Zadroga benefits only applied for pre-September 11th COPD that was worsened by … [Read more...] about COPD is Now Independently Covered Under Zadroga Act