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  • 9/11 Victim Programs
  • Victim Compensation Fund (VCF)
  • WTC Health Program (WTCHP)
  • Wrongful Death VCF Claims

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    Best Practices for Appealing Your VCF Decision

    Navigating the 9/11 VCF appeals process for a denied or unsatisfactory decision from the VCF can be daunting, especially given the short deadline involved. Understanding the appeals process and adopting best practices can significantly improve the outcome of your appeal. When a 9/11 VCF claim is denied or the VCF has made an award that the claimant feels does not fully account for the scope of their losses, this may feel like a huge loss. However, it’s important to remember that this decision is not necessarily a final ruling. The VCF allows claimants to appeal the VCF decision or amend their VCF claim. Here's how you can effectively challenge your VCF decision.

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    The Importance of Lung Cancer Screening in ѳԹ

    is available on a yearly basis from the World Trade Center Health Program. 

    Lung cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer in the United States. Currently, it is the 6th most common “certified” cancer by the World Trade Center Health Program and causes more 9/11-related deaths than almost any other. Unfortunately, Hansen & Rosasco have seen an increase in calls for assistance with 9/11-related lung/bronchus cancer claims

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    May is Melanoma & Skin Cancer Awareness Month- Here's What That Means for You as a 9/11 Victim

    and serves to highlight that Skin Cancer is the most common (by far) cancer suffered by ѳԹ as a result of the toxic exposure in downtown Manhattan between 9/11 and May 30, 2002. To date, over ѳԹ have been “certified” by the World Trade Center Health Program with either Basal cell or Squamous cell carcinomas. In addition, over 1250 ѳԹ have been diagnosed with Melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer and the most difficult to treat.

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    Support for ѳԹ and Their Families Coping with Kidney Cancer

    Kidney cancer is one of the more common concerns within the 9/11 community. The World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) plays a crucial role in providing both treatment and support to ѳԹ coping with kidney cancer. The related September 11th Victim Compensation Fund provides financial relief to sufferers of kidney cancer, with pain and suffering awards of up to $250,000 plus lost earnings and other available compensation. 

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    ѳԹ - New Treatment Advances in Multiple Myeloma

    Multiple myeloma has emerged as one of the most common 9/11-related blood cancer diagnoses for people exposed to toxic dust and fumes after the 9/11 attacks. The World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) recognizes multiple myeloma as a 9/11-related condition with over as of the end of 2023. This prevalence highlights the importance of frequent health monitoring for 9/11 first responders and survivors, including individuals who lived, worked, went to school, or were otherwise present in the area in the months following the attack.

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    Frequently Asked Questions About the 9/11 Notice Act

    The 9/11 Notice Act represents a significant development in the ongoing efforts to inform and educate downtown Manhattan office and other civilian workers that they are eligible for lifetime healthcare from the World Trade Center Health Program and also a tax-free award from the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. The Notice Act is to ensure that forgotten victims – such as office workers, finance professionals, building service workers, teachers/staff, retail workers, hospitality workers, delivery people, and all other workers – are made aware of the substantial available benefits. 

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    March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month - Here's What You Need to Know as a 9/11 Victim

    March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month reminding us of the importance of screening for colorectal cancer. Screening is important to detect any signs of both colon and rectal cancer, and when detected at an early stage, treatment is most likely to be successful. For anyone who lived or worked in lower Manhattan on 9/11 or through 2002, awareness of colorectal cancer is particularly essential due to the established links between the toxic exposure to dust and debris at Ground Zero and an increased risk of developing such cancers.

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    Support for ѳԹ and Their Families Coping with Liver Cancer

    Anyone who lived, worked, or went to the school in the area in the months after the attacks may be at an increased risk of developing 9/11-related conditions, including liver cancer. With certified by the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) for various types of cancer, it's clear that ongoing support is essential for ѳԹ and their families coping with liver cancer. This support is provided in the form of medical monitoring and treatment through the WTCHP, and financial compensation through the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF). 

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    The Importance of Continued Cancer Screenings for ѳԹ

    Cancer is one of the most common of these health risks for anyone who lived, worked, or went to school in lower Manhattan (south of Canal Street) between 9/11 and May 30, 2002. to date, including 68 types of cancer such as skin cancer, prostate cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, liver cancer, and colon cancer. Many of the cancers related to 9/11 have long latency periods (the time from exposure to a toxin until the time a cancer or other condition develops) and may not show up for many years after exposure to toxic pollutants. This makes continued 9/11 cancer screenings an essential practice for ѳԹ to ensure early detection and timely treatment.

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