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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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Email – Replacement Services Policy – February 1, 2024

February 1, 2024

Email – Replacement Services Policy – February 1, 2024

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Email – Replacement Services Policy – February 1, 2024

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Document Checklist - Deceased Claim

February 1, 2024

Updated Document Checklist for Deceased claims.

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Document Checklist Deceased Claim

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Document Checklist - Personal Injury

February 1, 2024

Updated Document Checklist for Personal Injury claims.

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Document Checklist Personal Injury

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Email – Important Updates - Remove Function no longer available and Additional Guidance to Registration Tab – November 21, 2022

November 21, 2022

Email – Important Updates - Remove Function no longer available and Additional Guidance to Registration Tab – November 21, 2022

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Email – Important Updates - Remove Function no longer available and Additional Guidance to Registration Tab – November 21, 2022

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Email – Important Updates – VCF Policies and Procedures and System Maintenance – November 16, 2022

November 16, 2022

Email – Important Updates – VCF Policies and Procedures and System Maintenance – November 16, 2022

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Email - Important Updates – VCF Policies and Procedures and System Maintenance - November 16, 2022

Law_Firm_Update_Nov2022

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Required Documents to support Lost Earnings for Certain Unions and Employers

November 15, 2022

Required Documents to support Lost Earnings for Certain Unions and Employers

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Required Documents to support Lost Earnings for Certain Unions and Employers

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Exhibit B1

November 15, 2022

Authorization for release of pension and health information from HIPAA and non-HIPAA entities - this form can be used for both Personal Injury and Deceased Individuals.

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Exhibit B1

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ACH International Wire Transfer Form

November 15, 2022

New form for international wire transfers.

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International Wire Transfer Request Form

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Lead Personal Representative Form

November 14, 2022

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Lead Personal Representative Form

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Appendix A

November 7, 2022

Additional Information for claims filed for Deceased Individuals

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Appendix A

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Email – URGENT update from the VCF – ACTION REQUIRED – November 3, 2022

November 3, 2022

Email – URGENT update from the VCF – ACTION REQUIRED – November 3, 2022

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Email – URGENT update from the VCF – ACTION REQUIRED – November 3, 2022

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Email – Important Updates and Reminders NYSLRS, Expedite Requests, and NYCERS – October 12, 2022

October 12, 2022

Email – Important Updates and Reminders_NYSLRS, Expedite Requests, and NYCERS – October 12, 2022

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Email - Important Updates and Reminders_ NYSLRS, Expedite Requests, and NYCERS - October 12, 202.pdf

Messages from the Special Master

Message from the Special Master on the 21st Anniversary of the September 11th Attacks

September 9, 2022

Dear Friends, The anniversary of the September 11th attacks is always a time for reflection. For me personally, this is the first anniversary since being appointed earlier this year as the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund’s (“VCF”) interim Special Master. Despite my relatively short time in this role, I have been touched by the stories in each claim I have reviewed, and deeply impressed by the perseverance, resilience, and humility of the community our team serves. Today, we continue to pay tribute to the lives lost and the community that came together during the recovery efforts in response to one of our country’s hardest challenges.

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