NY Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation to Extend 9/11 Worker and Volunteer Benefits
New York’s Governor Andrew Cuomo just signed legislation to extend the deadline for 9/11 responders to register under the World Trade Center Disability Law. The legislation, signed on the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, extends the deadline to September 11, 2018, enabling rescue and recovery workers additional time to … [Read more...] about NY Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation to Extend 9/11 Worker and Volunteer Benefits
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
Study Shows 9-11 Exposure Linked to Preterm and Low-Birthweight Babies
Years after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in lower Manhattan, the event may have affected women and their babies who were not even conceived on September 11, 2001, according to a new study. Researchers found that women rescue and recovery workers at the World Trade Center site and women who lived below Canal … [Read more...] about Study Shows 9-11 Exposure Linked to Preterm and Low-Birthweight Babies
New Claims Accepted for September 11 Victim Compensation Fund
September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) Special Master Rupa Bhattacharyya announced at the beginning of August that the VCF is again accepting new claims using a redesigned claim form with an improved online claims system. Individuals who do not have consistent Internet access will still be able to file a hard copy claim using … [Read more...] about New Claims Accepted for September 11 Victim Compensation Fund
