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Appointment of a Personal Representative

November 14, 2022

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November 14, 2022: Updated statement requirement to include declaration language to comply with 28 U.S.C. § 1746.

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When a Claimant Passes Away After Filing a Personal Injury Claim

November 14, 2022

 

Change Log: November 14 2022: Removed all instances of “original” or “certified” copy.

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Resource | Forms

Lead Personal Representative Form

November 14, 2022
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Resource | Forms

Appendix A

November 7, 2022
Additional Information for claims filed for Deceased Individuals
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Resource | Communications to Law Firms

Email – URGENT update from the VCF – ACTION REQUIRED – November 3, 2022

November 3, 2022

Email – URGENT update from the VCF – ACTION REQUIRED – November 3, 2022

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October 2022 Monthly Statistics Report

October 31, 2022
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Email – Important Updates and Reminders NYSLRS, Expedite Requests, and NYCERS – October 12, 2022

October 12, 2022

Email – Important Updates and Reminders_NYSLRS, Expedite Requests, and NYCERS – October 12, 2022

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September 2022 Monthly Statistics Report

September 30, 2022

Statistics as of September 30, 2022

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VCF FAQ

6.3 When can I expect to receive payment and will the payment be pro-rated?

September 15, 2022

The VCF does not pro-rate payments. Your claim will be paid in full for the calculated loss amount at the time the payment is processed.

The timing of your payment depends on whether or not you appeal your award:

Messages from the Special Master

Message from the Special Master on the 21st Anniversary of the September 11th Attacks

September 9, 2022
Dear Friends, The anniversary of the September 11th attacks is always a time for reflection.  For me personally, this is the first anniversary since being appointed earlier this year as the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund’s (“VCF”) interim Special Master.  Despite my relatively short time in this role, I have been touched by the stories in each claim I have reviewed, and deeply impressed by the perseverance, resilience, and humility of the community our team serves.  Today, we continue to pay tribute to the lives lost and the community that came together during the recovery efforts in response to one of our country’s hardest challenges.
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August 2022 Monthly Statistics Report

August 31, 2022

Statistics as of August 31, 2022 

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Instructions for Accessing Pre-Populated Client Authorization Form

August 16, 2022
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Resource | Communications to Law Firms

Email - Important Updates VCF Password Policy and Client Authorization Form - August 16 2022

August 16, 2022

Email - Important Updates VCF Password Policy and Client Authorization Form - August 16 2022

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Resource | Communications to Law Firms

Email re VCF Website Update – New Password Policy_Aug082022

August 8, 2022

Email re VCF Website Update – New Password Policy_Aug082022

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July 2022 Monthly Statistics Report

July 31, 2022

Statistics as of July 31, 2022

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Resource | Communications to Law Firms

Email – Missing Information Extension Requests – Updated Policy – July 1, 2022

July 1, 2022

Email – Missing Information Extension Requests – Updated Policy – July 1, 2022

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June 2022 Monthly Statistics Report

June 30, 2022

Statistics as of June 30, 2022

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Email - VCF Online Claims System Acceptable Use Policy Update - June 13, 2022

June 13, 2022

Email - VCF Online Claims System Acceptable Use Policy Update - June 13, 2022

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Document Checklist - Deceased Claim

June 6, 2022
Updated Document Checklist for Deceased claims.
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What to Expect at Your Hearing

June 6, 2022
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Document Checklist - Personal Injury

May 31, 2022
Updated Document Checklist for Personal Injury claims.
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Claim Status Definitions

May 31, 2022
Definitions of claim statuses used in the online claims management system.
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May 2022 Monthly Statistics Report

May 31, 2022

Statistics as of May 31, 2022

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VCF FAQ

1.1 I filed my claim. What happens next?

May 26, 2022

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 | Communications to Law Firms

Email - Notes from April 26 VCF call with law firms - May 16, 2022

May 16, 2022

Email - Notes from April 26 VCF call with law firms - May 16, 2022

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