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February 2024 Monthly Statistics Report

February 29, 2024
Statistics as of February 29, 2024
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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.

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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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January 2024 Monthly Statistics Report

January 31, 2024

Statistics as of January 31, 2024

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December 2023 Monthly Statistics Report

December 31, 2023

Statistics as of December 31, 2023

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Messages from the Special Master

Message from the Special Master – Stathi Patseas joins VCF as Manager of Communications and External Affairs

December 4, 2023

Stathi Patseas has joined the VCF as the Manager of Communications and External Affairs.

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November 2023 Monthly Statistics Report

November 30, 2023

Statistics as of November 30, 2023

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October 2023 Premature and Insufficient Claims Report

October 31, 2023

October 2023 Premature and Insufficient Claims Report

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October 2023 Monthly Statistics Report

October 31, 2023

Statistics as of October 31, 2023

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September 2023 Monthly Statistics Report

September 30, 2023

Statistics as of September 30, 2023

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Messages from the Special Master

Message from the Special Master on the 22nd Anniversary of the September 11th Attacks

September 11, 2023
Dear Friends, It has been 22 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States. In thinking about my message on this day of commemoration, that number seemed particularly important. Out of curiosity, I checked. And while I am by no means an advocate of numerology, I found it interesting that the number 22 is thought to represent a sense of diplomacy and cooperation, combined with stability, hard work, and practicality.
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August 2023 Monthly Statistics Report

August 31, 2023

Statistics as of August 31, 2023

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July 2023 Monthly Statistics Report

July 31, 2023

Statistics as of July 31, 2023

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June 2023 Monthly Statistics Report

June 30, 2023

Statistics as of June 30, 2023

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May 2023 Monthly Statistics Report

May 31, 2023

Statistics as of May 31, 2023

Messages from the Special Master

Message from the Special Master May 16, 2023

May 16, 2023
Dear Friends, The two months since I started as the new permanent Special Master of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (“VCF”) have flown by and have been both intense and rewarding. I have benefitted greatly from the training and guidance provided by the VCF’s excellent leadership team, and I am deeply moved by the commitment of the entire VCF team and their dedication in serving the 9/11 community.
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April 2023 Monthly Statistics Report

April 30, 2023

Statistics as of April 30, 2022

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March 2023 Monthly Statistics Report

March 31, 2023

Statistics as of March 31, 2023

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Messages from the Special Master

Message from the Special Master – Auggie

March 10, 2023

It has been a true honor to serve as interim Special Master for the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (“VCF”).  This is an important mission and an incredible team that works hard every day to serve those who are suffering illnesses stemming from the terrorist attacks perpetrated over 20 years ago.  It has been my goal to ensure continuity during the search and hiring of a permanent Special Master so that the good work of this team continued without delay, and I hope I have met that goal. 

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Message from the Special Master – Allison Lee Turkel named Special Master

March 10, 2023

Dear Friends,

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February 2023 Monthly Statistics Report

February 28, 2023

Statistics as of February 28, 2023

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