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Email – Special Circumstances Review for a Lung Transplant and Routes of Debris Removal Clarification – July 7, 2023

July 7, 2023

Email – Special Circumstances Review for a Lung Transplant and Routes of Debris Removal Clarification – July 7, 2023

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Witness Presence Statement

June 30, 2023
The Witness Presence Statement should be used as the template for all affidavits. 
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VCF Info Sheet

June 28, 2023

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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Victim Presence Statement

June 28, 2023
The Victim Presence Statement allows a victim to provide additional details regarding their presence. 
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Email - NYSLRS Deceased Victim Update - June 23, 2023

June 23, 2023

Email - NYSLRS Deceased Victim Update - June 23, 2023

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When a Claimant Passes Away After Filing a Personal Injury Claim

June 21, 2023

Change Log:

June 21, 2023: Updated to include that NYSLRS will only accept original or court certified Letters of Administration.

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

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Email - New Presence Information for Trinity Church and Medical Expense Updates - June 16, 2023

June 16, 2023

Email - New Presence Information for Trinity Church and Medical Expense Updates - June 16, 2023

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Email - VCF Website Updates - Personal Representatives - June 1, 2023

June 1, 2023

Email - VCF Website Updates - Personal Representatives - June 1, 2023

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Appointment of a Personal Representative

May 26, 2023

Change Log:

May 26, 2023: updated to reflect that Special Master PR Appointment requests do not need to be notarized. Requests only need to be sworn under the penalty of perjury.

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

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Email – VCF Process and Policy Changes – May 26, 2023

May 26, 2023

Email – VCF Process and Policy Changes – May 26, 2023

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Email - VCF Website Update: Updated Description of NYC Exposure Zone - May 18, 2023

May 18, 2023

Email - VCF Website Update - May 18, 2023

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Private Physician Process Instructions

April 3, 2023

Change Log: April 3, 2023: Removal of cancer exception language

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Appendix C

April 3, 2023
Private Physician Packet: NYC Site
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Appendix D

April 3, 2023
Private Physician Packet: Pentagon and Shanksville, PA sites.
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Email – Call to Action Getting Claims into “In Good Order” – March 31, 2023

March 31, 2023

Email – Call to Action Getting Claims into “In Good Order” – March 31, 2023

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Email – Change to Private Physician Process – Cancer Exceptions – March 24, 2023

March 24, 2023

Email – Change to Private Physician Process – Cancer Exceptions – March 24, 2023

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Email – Reminder – “Priority Date” Policy Change effective March 27, 2023 and New email address for Law Firm Liaisons – March 23, 2023

March 23, 2023

Email – Reminder – “Priority Date” Policy Change effective March 27, 2023 and New email address for Law Firm Liaisons – March 23, 2023

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VCF Leadership Announcement - March 10, 2023

March 10, 2023

VCF Leadership Announcement - March 10, 2023

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ACH Payment Information Form

March 2, 2023
Change Log: November 25, 2022: Added text stating that form can be uploaded.
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Instructions for VCF Payments to Law Firm Accounts

March 2, 2023
Instructions for firms who have an agreement with the claimants they represent that VCF payments will be made directly to a law firm bank account.
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Email - New email address for submission of Law Firm ACH Forms - March 2, 2023

March 2, 2023

Email - New email address for submission of Law Firm ACH Forms - March 2, 2023

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Online Claims System Enhancements – February 2023

February 24, 2023
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Email - Important Updates_ “Other” option from the “Select a Law Firm” dropdown no longer available and Cancelling Incomplete Registrations - February 21, 2023

February 21, 2023

Email - Important Updates_ “Other” option from the “Select a Law Firm” dropdown no longer available and Cancelling Incomplete Registrations - February 21, 2023

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Email - New Transformation Information on VCF Website & Law Firm Meeting Notes - February 10, 2023

February 10, 2023

Email - New Transformation Information on VCF Website & Law Firm Meeting Notes - February 10, 2023

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Email - VCF Releases Eleventh Annual Report - February 6, 2023

February 6, 2023

Email - VCF Releases Eleventh Annual Report - February 6, 2023

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