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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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Resource | Resources

Claim Review Process

March 25, 2024
A summary of the claim review process.
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VCF FAQ

1.1 Złożyłem/am wniosek. Co dalej?

March 25, 2024

Pierwszym krokiem podejmowanym przez VCF po złożeniu wniosku jest jego wstępne rozpatrzenie w celu potwierdzenia, że złożono wszystkie „minimalnie wymagane” dokumenty. Zanim rozpoczniemy szczegółowe rozpatrywanie wniosku, oprócz wypełnionego formularza wniosku wymagamy następujące dokumenty:

VCF FAQ

1.1 我提出了索赔。接下来会怎样?

March 25, 2024

您提出索赔后,VCF所采取的第一个步骤就是进行初步审核,以确定所有的“具最低要求”的文件都已提交。除了完整的《索赔表》之外,我们还需要以下文件,才能对您的索赔进行更为实质性的审核:

VCF FAQ

1.1 Ya presenté mi reclamo. ¿Cuál es el siguiente paso?

March 25, 2024

Una vez presentado el reclamo, el primer paso que el Fondo de Compensación para Víctimas (Victim Compensation Fund, VCF) toma es hacer una revisión preliminar para confirmar que todos los documentos "mínimos requeridos" se hayan entregado. En adición al requisito de completar el Formulario de Reclamo, también le requerimos los siguientes documentos para que su reclamo pueda progresar a una revisión más sustancial:

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 | General Information

VCF Info Sheet

March 7, 2024

Change Log:

March 7, 2024: added Shanksville, PA, and Pentagon site dates.

June 28, 2023: updated text with more information regarding debris removal eligibility.

July 30, 2021: Changes made to reflect updated information regarding registration deadlines.

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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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Report | Monthly

February 2024 Monthly Statistics Report

February 29, 2024
Statistics as of February 29, 2024
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Resource | Communications to Law Firms

Email – VCF Process Update – February 23, 2024

February 23, 2024
Email – VCF Process Update – February 23, 2024
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Resource | Communications to Law Firms

Email – Process Change re_Appeal Hearing Transcript Requests

February 16, 2024
Email – Process Change re_Appeal Hearing Transcript Requests – February 16, 2024
Resource | Communications to Law Firms

Email – Reminder of USVSST Policy

February 13, 2024
Email – Reminder of USVSST Policy – February 13, 2024
Report | Annual

VCF 2023 Annual Report

February 12, 2024

This report summarizes the VCF’s 12th year of operation, and focuses on the significant changes, challenges, and achievements of 2023. With the appointment of permanent Special Master Allison Turkel in March, the VCF began a new era of leadership, continuing to focus on the needs of the 9/11 community and building the tools to support the program’s longevity. The Fund hit new milestones, awarding $12.8 billion to over 56,600 claimants since re-opening in October 2011. In addition, in 2023 the VCF decided more claims and issued more award dollars than in any previous year.

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Messages from the Special Master

A Message from the Special Master

February 12, 2024

I was very proud to step into the role of Special Master in March 2023, particularly as a native New Yorker and someone who was raised to respect and value public service. In the months since, I have been struck by many things that I hadn’t fully anticipated – chief among them the need to inform the public about the VCF and to ensure that every person who might be eligible for a VCF award is aware of the program and has the resources and support they need to register and file a claim.

Resource | Resources

Document Checklist - Personal Injury

February 1, 2024
Updated Document Checklist for Personal Injury claims.
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Resource | Communications to Law Firms

Email – Replacement Services Policy – February 1, 2024

February 1, 2024

Email – Replacement Services Policy – February 1, 2024

Report | Monthly

January 2024 Monthly Statistics Report

January 31, 2024

Statistics as of January 31, 2024

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Report | Monthly

December 2023 Monthly Statistics Report

December 31, 2023

Statistics as of December 31, 2023

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