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 Program. Lung cancer is among the cancers the Health Program recognizes as
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How Advancements in Melanoma Treatment Help 9/11 Victims
Melanoma of the skin is the fourth most common cancer in the 9/11 population of responders and downtown NYC residents, area workers, students and others, as recently reported by the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP). Melanoma was certified
NYC Releases Records Showing It Misled New Yorkers About Air Quality After 9/11
How the List of Covered 9/11 Health Conditions Has Expanded, Including Coverage for 69+ Different Cancers
Can You Use the WTC Health Program If You Don't Live in the NYC Metro Area?
Yes. You can receive World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program benefits even if you do not live in the New York metropolitan area. Members who live outside the area receive care through the Nationwide Provider Network (NPN), which serves
Can You Collect Social Security Disability, Workers' Compensation, and a VCF Award at the Same Time?
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
Is Hiring a 9/11 Lawyer Necessary?
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
World Trade Center Health Program: Who Qualifies, What It Covers, and How It Affects Your 9/11 VCF Claim
Can Families of Deceased 9/11 Victims Get Funeral and Burial Costs Reimbursed from the Victim Compensation Fund?
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