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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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Email - VCF Website Update - May 18, 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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Private Physician Process Instructions

April 3, 2023

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

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Private Physician Instructions

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Appendix C

April 3, 2023

Private Physician Packet: NYC Site

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Appendix C

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Appendix D

April 3, 2023

Private Physician Packet: Pentagon and Shanksville, PA sites.

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Appendix D

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

Understanding the Premature and Insufficient Claims Report

VCF Premature Insufficient Claim Summary Report 03312023

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

Messages from the Special Master

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

March 10, 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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VCF Leadership Announcement - March 10, 2023

March 10, 2023

VCF Leadership Announcement - March 10, 2023

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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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VCF2-ACH-Payment-Information-Form

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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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Law Firm Payment Instructions.pdf

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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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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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Online Claims System Enhancements – February 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 - 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 - New Transformation Information on VCF Website & Law Firm Meeting Notes - February 10, 2023

Messages from the Special Master

Message from the Special Master – Eleventh Annual Status Report

February 6, 2023

The VCF completed its 11th year of operation in 2022, a year that brought with it measurable progress, continued challenges, and notable transitions – the most significant of which was the departure of Special Master Rupa Bhattacharyya in April 2022, after nearly six years of dedicated and extraordinary service at the VCF, and 27 years with the Department of Justice. Rupa’s far-reaching contributions will continue to benefit the 9/11 community for years to come, and she has my deepest gratitude for her service to this community.

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