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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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June 2023 Monthly Statistics Report

June 30, 2023

Statistics as of June 30, 2023

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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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May 2023 Monthly Statistics Report

May 31, 2023

Statistics as of May 31, 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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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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April 2023 Premature and Insufficient Claims Report

April 30, 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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March 2023 Monthly Statistics Report

March 31, 2023

Statistics as of March 31, 2023

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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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Messages from the Special Master

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

March 10, 2023

Dear Friends,

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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VCF Leadership Announcement - March 10, 2023

March 10, 2023

VCF Leadership Announcement - March 10, 2023

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