When filing a claim for compensation with the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF), one of the most important eligibility requirements is proving that you were present in the New York City (NYC) exposure zone during a specific time frame. Whether you were a first responder, a debris removal worker, a NYC resident, or a downtown worker, student, or other visitor in Lower Manhattan, you must provide documentation that shows your physical presence in the NYC exposure zone between September 11, 200, and May 30, 2002. This is where presence statements come into play in supporting your claim.
