Congress Passes Bill to Extend the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund
Victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks have been suffering for nearly 20 years following a horrific experience that they will never forget. Shortly after the 9/11 attacks, Congress established the Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) through the Zadroga Act, which was created to provide compensation to families of deceased victims as well … [Read more...] about Congress Passes Bill to Extend the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund
President to Extend 9/11 Zadroga Claims to 2090
Tens of thousands of victims suffered from the 9/11 terrorist attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people and injured countless others. A substantial number of victims did not sustain physical injuries but were exposed to toxic dust that contained numerous substances that have been linked to cancer. Additionally, many of these victims … [Read more...] about President to Extend 9/11 Zadroga Claims to 2090
Children Exposed to 9/11 Toxins Face Ongoing Health Risks
9/11 Toxins Health Risks To Children. Even 16 years after the September 11 World Trade Center terrorist attacks, serious health effects are still unfolding for people exposed to the toxins released that day. New research shows that children who lived in lower Manhattan at the time of the attacks and were exposed to the toxic dust … [Read more...] about Children Exposed to 9/11 Toxins Face Ongoing Health Risks
New York Legislature Passes 9/11 Sick Leave for Former NYPD Officers
A 48-year-old career police officer from Bellport, New York was a key figure working for passage of a bill to provide unlimited sick leave for former New York City police officers now with other police agencies who are suffering 9/11-related cancers and other illnesses. The bill addresses the plight of officers who worked at the … [Read more...] about New York Legislature Passes 9/11 Sick Leave for Former NYPD Officers
911 Victims can File New Claims VCF Announces
911 Victims File New Claims. The September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) which provides compensation to 9/11 victims and their families, has announced that it is accepting new claims using a new claim form. The VCF and the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program were funded upon reauthorization of the Zadroga Act in … [Read more...] about 911 Victims can File New Claims VCF Announces
The James L. Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act Passes
Zadroga Act Reauthorized Year-End 2015Following approval of the $8.1 billion measure to renew the Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, President Obama signed the bill into law on December 18, 2015, reauthorizing the Act. The reauthorized James L. Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act passed in December 2015 will provide … [Read more...] about The James L. Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act Passes
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
VCF Deadline Approaches for Some Individuals Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer
For some, the deadline to register for the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) is quickly approaching. According to The PBA Beat, members who were diagnosed with prostate cancer on or before October 21, 2013 must register with the Fund by October 21, 2015 to protect their eligibility to file a claim. The VCF provides … [Read more...] about VCF Deadline Approaches for Some Individuals Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer
