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VCF FAQ

1.2 Ya presenté mi reclamo. ¿Cuándo se decidirá?

October 4, 2024

Como regla general, los reclamos se revisan por orden de llegada, siguiendo el orden de la fecha en que se presentó el formulario de reclamo de compensación. Esto significa que el VCF prioriza los reclamos que han estado en espera por más tiempo antes de comenzar a revisar los reclamos más recientes. Los reclamos se priorizan para revisión sólo cuando toda la información requerida ha sido presentada.

VCF FAQ

1.2 I filed my claim. When will a decision be made on my claim?

October 4, 2024

As a general rule, claims are reviewed in “first in, first out” order based on the date the complete Claim Form was submitted with all required information. This means the VCF prioritizes claims that have been waiting longer before beginning review of newer submissions. Claims are prioritized for review only after all required information has been submitted.

VCF FAQ

1.2 Złożyłem/am wniosek. Kiedy zostanie podjęta decyzja w mojej sprawie?

October 4, 2024

Na ogół wnioski są rozpatrywane w kolejności napływania – na podstawie daty złożenia formularza wniosku. Oznacza to, że wnioski oczekujące na rozpatrzenie dłużej mają pierwszeństwo przed wnioskami nowymi. Wnioski zostają przedłożone do rozpatrzenia w pierwszej kolejności tylko wtedy, kiedy załączono do nich wszystkie wymagane informacje.

VCF FAQ

1.2 我提出了我的索赔。何时将对我的索赔作出裁决?

October 4, 2024

一般情况下,我们将根据提交《索赔表》的日期以“先进先出”的顺序审核索赔。这意味着VCF会优先处理那些等待了较长时间的索赔,然后才开始审核较新提交的索赔。只有在所有的必需的信息提交后,索赔才会被优先审核。

VCF继续努力缩短对索赔做出裁决所需的时间,并且正在努力在提交《索赔表》或修改后的一年内做出裁决(假定已提交了处理索赔所需的全部信息)。

下面的索赔审核时间线图表反映了最新的审核索赔的状态。该时间线图的日期仅适用于有序提交的索赔, 也就是说,索赔申请拥有VCF 用以确定索赔人资格和计算赔偿金 所需的必要文件。由于未同所需文件一起提交而处于待用或搁置的索赔需要更长的时间进行审查,并不反映在该时间线图中。

Resource | Communications to Law Firms

Email - VCF Policies and Procedures Update - Models - October 1, 2024

October 1, 2024

Email - VCF Policies and Procedures Update - Models - October 1, 2024

Report | Monthly

September 2024 Monthly Statistics Report

September 30, 2024

Statistics as of September 30, 2024

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Resource | Resources

Definitive Proof of Presence

September 24, 2024

Definitive Proof of Presence Documentation

[September 24, 2024]: Updated "Salvation Army" to request badge number.

[May 10, 2024]: Added "Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (Port Authority)"

[April 26, 2024]: Added "Salvation Army" and "New York State Department of Environmental Conservation".

[September 18, 2023]: Added "TWU Local 100" for NYCTA employees presence information.

[June 15, 2023]: Added Volunteers Who Signed in at Trinity Church to list.

[May 8, 2023]: Added NY City Department of Sanitation to list.

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Messages from the Special Master

Message from the Special Master of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund

September 11, 2024

As we commemorate the 23rd anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11th, we reflect on the profound loss and the enduring impact that day has had.  While the resilience and collective healing within the 9/11 community are a paragon of strength and bravery, far too many individuals and families continue to suffer from the long-term health effects of these attacks. 

Report | Monthly

August 2024 Monthly Statistics Report

August 31, 2024

Statistics as of August 31, 2024

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Resource | Communications to Law Firms

Law Firm Call Notes August 2024

August 28, 2024

Notes posted from the August 28, 2024 VCF conference call with law firms.

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Report | Monthly

July 2024 Monthly Statistics Report

July 31, 2024

Statistics as of July 31, 2024

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Report | Monthly

June 2024 Monthly Statistics Report

June 30, 2024

Statistics as of June 30, 2024

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Report | Monthly

May 2024 Monthly Statistics Report

May 31, 2024

Statistics as of May 31, 2024

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Messages from the Special Master

Message from Special Master Allison Turkel

May 30, 2024

May 30th Memorial Glade Commemoration

Today, as we recognize the anniversary of the rescue, recovery and relief efforts at Ground Zero following the horrific events of September 11, 2001, I wanted to take a moment to honor the resilience, unity, and unwavering dedication displayed by all those involved in the aftermath of that fateful day.

Resource | Communications to Law Firms

Email – Premature and Insufficient Claims Report and Proof of Presence Information for Port Authority of New York and New Jersey – May 14, 2024

May 14, 2024

Email – Premature and Insufficient Claims Report and Proof of Presence Information for Port Authority of New York and New Jersey – May 14, 2024

Resource | Communications to Law Firms

Email - Proof of Presence Website Updates – May 2, 2024

May 2, 2024

Email - Proof of Presence Website Updates – May 2, 2024

Resource | Communications to Law Firms

Email – VCF Policy Updates – May 1, 2024

May 1, 2024

Email – VCF Policy Updates – May 1, 2024

Report | Monthly

April 2024 Monthly Statistics Report

April 30, 2024

Statistics as of April 30, 2024

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Report | Monthly

March 2024 Monthly Statistics Report

March 31, 2024

Statistics as of March 31, 2024

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Resource | Communications to Law Firms

Email – myVCF Update – March 29, 2024

March 29, 2024

Email – myVCF Update – March 29, 2024

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VCF FAQ

1.1 I filed my claim. What happens next?

March 25, 2024

Once you file your claim, the first step the VCF takes is to do a preliminary review to confirm that all of the “minimally required” documents have been submitted. In addition to a complete Claim Form, we require the following documents before your claim can move forward for a more substantive review:

Resource | Resources

Claim Review Process

March 25, 2024
A summary of the claim review process.
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Resource | General Information

Just the Facts

March 7, 2024
Just the Facts clarifies some common misconceptions about the VCF on a range of topics including who is eligible, how awards are determined, information on VCF registration deadlines, presence documentation, and how to register and file claims.
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