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  • Victim Compensation Fund • WTC Health Program

    The Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) will Permanently Close Exactly 3 Years from Today

    By Michael Barasch
    Today marks three years from the date that the Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) will shut its doors forever. While the WTC Health Program (WTCHP) was extended for 75 years, the 9/11 Community will no longer be able to assert claims for compensation for new illnesses or wrongful death after December 18, 2020. Despite the fact that the VCF has awarded over $7 billion to 14,000+ responders, downtown residents, office workers, teachers and students, the reality is that only a fraction of those eligible have registered with the WTCHP and moved forward with a VCF claim.
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  • Victim Compensation Fund • Zadroga Act

    Michael Barasch on WNYC Morning Edition (Nov. 30, 2017): Only 10 Percent of Those Eligible Have Registered for 9/11 Benefits

    By Michael Barasch
    The following is the transcript from Michael Barasch’s appearance on the WNYC Morning Edition on November 30, 2017 discussing the reason why only 10% of those eligible to receive money & benefits from the Zadroga Health & Compensation Act have signed up.
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  • Victim Compensation Fund • WTC Health Program • 9/11 Injuries

    Cancers of Former Students and Teachers Linked to 9/11 Toxic Dust

    By Michael Barasch
    At least 12 former students who attended schools south of Canal Street on 9/11, or during the eight months that followed, have filed claims with the federal government for World Trade Center-related cancers. Dozens of others have been diagnosed with well-recognized 9/11 respiratory illnesses. Scores of teachers have fallen ill, and, tragically, many have died from their WTC illnesses.
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  • Victim Compensation Fund • WTC Health Program • 9/11 Injuries

    Michael Barasch Comments on “Veteran officers battling 9/11-related illnesses from cancer to PTSD” Article

    By Michael Barasch

    Sixteen years after the 9/11 terror attacks on our country, the death toll continues to rise. There is no longer any question that exposure to 9/11 toxins created a health crisis among first responders, as well as among residents, students and workers who were exposed. But those who are suffering from 9/11-related illnesses have not […]

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  • Victim Compensation Fund • WTC Health Program

    You are invited to Voices of September 11 Events on 9/9 and 9/10 in NYC

    By Michael Barasch

    To our friends and clients: Next Monday marks the 16th anniversary of the terror attacks on our country. We know that this is going to be a difficult week for so many of you. We want to be sure that you know that you are not alone, and that there is a community of advocates […]

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  • Deadline Alert

    9/11 claims for compensation and benefits have specific windows of eligibility for victims and their families. Register now to ensure your claim is filed accurately and within the proper window. Call us at 888-351-9421 or contact us online for a free case evaluation.

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  • Victim Compensation Fund • WTC Health Program • Health Programs

    BREAKING NEWS: VCF Requires Claimants to Enroll in the WTC Health Program

    By Michael Barasch

    The Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) has changed its regulations for eligibility. While there are a few exceptions, it is now a requirement that all claimants have their WTC-linked illnesses certified through World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program. Getting certified by the WTC Health Program has always been the fastest way to have the VCF find […]

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