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VCF FAQ

5.1 Si el Programa de Salud del WTC me certifica con una condición nueva después de haber recibido mi compensación, o tengo una nueva pérdida económica, ¿puedo enmendar mi reclamo?

September 5, 2019

Sí, usted puede enmendar su reclamo por lesión física personal para añadir una nueva condición o una nueva pérdida económica en cualquier momento, pero antes del 1 de octubre de 2090. Usted puede encontrar las instrucciones completas de Cómo Presentar una Enmienda en la sección de “Formularios y Recursos” en nuestra página web.

VCF FAQ

1.11 ¿Puedo presentar un reclamo al VCF si participo en una demanda bajo la Ley de Justicia contra los Patrocinadores de Terrorismo (Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act, JASTA)?

September 5, 2019

Sí, si usted participa en una demanda en conformidad con la JASTA, aún puede presentar un reclamo al VCF. Vea la sección 405(c)(3)(C)(i), de la ley Zadroga, según enmendada (49 U.S.C. § 40101).    Cualquier compensación otorgada por el tribunal en la demanda u obtenida a través de un acuerdo del litigio se tratará como una compensación y se deducirá del cálculo de su indemnización del VCF.

VCF FAQ

5.1 If I am certified for a new condition by the WTC Health Program after my award was issued, or if I have a new loss, can I amend my application?

September 5, 2019

Yes, you can amend your personal injury claim to add a new condition or to claim a new loss at any time prior to October 1, 2090. You can find complete instructions on How to File an Amendment under “Forms and Resources” on our website. In a deceased claim (i.e., claims filed on behalf of a victim who died as a result of his or her 9/11-related eligible condition), you will not be permitted to amend your claim after the VCF finalizes substantive review of the compensation claim (with limited exceptions).

VCF FAQ

1.11 If I participate in a lawsuit under the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA), can I still file a VCF claim?

September 5, 2019

Yes, if you participate in a lawsuit under JASTA, you can still file a VCF claim.  See Section 405(c)(3)(C)(i), Zadroga Act, as amended (49 U.S.C. § 40101 note).  Any compensation awarded by the court in the lawsuit or obtained in a settlement of litigation will be treated as an offset and deducted from your VCF award. 

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Collateral Offset Update Form

August 27, 2019
Updated form including instructions for notifying the VCF of new collateral offsets.
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Law Firm Meeting Notes

August 2, 2019

Notes posted from the July 31, 2019 VCF conference call with law firms.

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Law Firm Did You Know?

May 28, 2019

Second Edition Did You Know? document from Law Firm Outreach team posted.

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Law Firm Meeting Notes

May 28, 2019

Notes posted from the May 21, 2019 VCF conference call with law firms.

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Claim Management System Update

May 6, 2019

Law Firm Tip Sheet posted for recent enhancements made to the Online Claims System.

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Law Firm Did You Know?

March 25, 2019

Did You Know? document from Law Firm Outreach team posted.

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Claim Management System Update

March 25, 2019

Law Firm Tip Sheet posted for recent enhancements made to the Online Claims System.

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Law Firm Meeting Notes

February 25, 2019

Notes posted from the February 15, 2019 VCF conference call with law firms.

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