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Why VCF Claims Are Denied and Why the Reason Matters
A denial from the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) can be upsetting, particularly when you are already dealing with cancer or another serious illness. But a...
Do You Need to Be in New York or Ever Come Into Our Office to File a 9/11 VCF Claim?
No. You do not need to be in New York, and you never need to set foot in our office, to file a claim for compensation with the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund...
I Was Serving Jury Duty Downtown on 9/11 and Was Later Diagnosed With Cancer. Now What?
You went downtown because you had been called for jury duty. On September 11, 2001, that ordinary civic obligation may have placed you in the dust and debris released...
Can a 9/11 Attorney Help If My Cancer Developed Years After Exposure?
Yes. If you were present in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks and developed cancer years or even decades later, the two federal programs created for the 9/11...
If I File a 9/11 VCF Claim, Am I Taking Away Money From First Responder Families?
Many people in the 9/11 community hesitate to file a claim with the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) because they worry the money should go to firefighters,...
Do I Qualify for the VCF If I Worked at the NYSE But Never Went to Ground Zero?
The short answer is yes, you may qualify to file a claim with the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) even if you were never at Ground Zero. Many people think...
How Prostate and Breast Cancer Became the Most Common 9/11-Related Cancers
After non-melanoma skin cancer, prostate and female breast cancer are the next two most frequently certified cancers in the World Trade Center Health Program....
What to Do If Your Employer No Longer Exists and You Need Proof of 9/11 Presence
Your former employer may be gone, but that does not necessarily mean your opportunity to claim 9/11 benefits is gone with it. The September 11th Victim Compensation Fund...
The Quiet Danger of 9/11-Related Head and Neck Cancer
Head and neck cancers are among the conditions recognized by the World Trade Center Health Program. This is not just an issue for firefighters, police officers, and...
Does Smoking History Affect Your 9/11 Lung Cancer Claim?
No. A history of smoking does not prevent you from filing a 9/11 lung cancer claim for compensation or seeking health benefits through the World Trade Center Health...