Deadline Extended to Register 9/11 Compensation Claims
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By James Steiner
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| The Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) has made available a stream of Social Security Administration (SSA) data that makes it easy to see which illness a claimant’s Social Security disability (SSD) is based on. This change means no more trips to your local SSA office. |
Victim Compensation Fund • WTC Health Program
By Michael Barasch
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| 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. |
Victim Compensation Fund • Zadroga Act
By Michael Barasch
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| 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. |
Victim Compensation Fund • 9/11 Injuries • WTC Health Program
By Michael Barasch
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| 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. |
Victim Compensation Fund • 9/11 Injuries • WTC Health Program
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
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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