Yes, you can collect Social Security Disability, workers’ compensation, and a VCF award at the same time. The VCF rules recognize that many people receive disability determinations from the Social Security Administration (SSA), a workers’ compensation system, short- or long-term
You are not required to hire a lawyer to file a claim with the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF). Some people hesitate to hire a 9/11 VCF attorney because they assume the fee, like a typical personal injury
Yes, families who have lost a loved one to a 9/11-related cancer or illness can get reasonable costs of funeral and burial expenses reimbursed through the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) as part of a 9/11 wrongful death claim
If you or a loved one went through the effort of putting together a claim for financial compensation with the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) while dealing with a serious illness, and the claim was denied, the situation can feel
The attacks on September 11th caused 70+ different cancers, including a growing number of cases of esophageal cancer. Scientific evidence supports the connection that even decades later, 9/11 exposure is associated with increased risks of esophageal cancer compared with
For the 9/11 downtown workers and residents, National Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month serves as a reminder of the lifetime health benefits offered by the World Trade Center Health Program. Enrolling in the Health Program allows you to
New clients often ask the same question: how long do you need to be in lower Manhattan on or after 9/11 to qualify for 9/11 health benefits and compensation? The September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF), the federal program
Support is available for first responders and recovery workers who rushed to help when the Twin Towers fell on September 11, 2001. Firefighters, police officers, EMTs, construction workers, volunteers, and military service members who stepped
