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FAQ Updates July 30, 2021

July 30, 2021
Noteworthy updates were made to Frequently Asked Questions - Section 2: Registration and Other Deadlines.
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Updated: Policies and Procedures - July 30, 2021

July 30, 2021

The following updates to VCF’s Policies and Procedures were posted today:

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Registration and Claim Filing Deadlines Updates

July 30, 2021
The Registration and Claim Filing Deadlines webpage has been updated to reflect the timeliness policy following the end of the two-year registration deadline “grace period.”
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Email - VCF Registration Deadline Updates

July 30, 2021

Email - VCF Registration Deadline Updates - July 30, 2021

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VCF Video Series Released

July 28, 2021
The VCF collaborated with 9/11 Health Watch on their series of short videos you can watch to learn all about the VCF, including how to register and file a claim, registration deadlines, and presence documentation.
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Law Firm Meeting Notes June 2021

July 8, 2021
Notes posted from the June 16, 2021 VCF conference call with law firms.
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Update: Impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) on VCF Operations

April 26, 2021
The VCF remains operational at this time, although we continue to experience delays in several areas of claims processing. This update includes important information regarding outgoing correspondence and deadlines for appealing the decision on your claim.
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Email - Changes to VCF Outgoing Correspondence and Appeal Deadlines

April 21, 2021

Email - Changes to VCF Outgoing Correspondence and Appeal Deadlines – April 21, 2021

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Update: Impact of COVID-19 on VCF Operations

April 9, 2021
Updates made to Hearings procedures.
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FAQ Updates

April 7, 2021
FAQ Updates made in English, Spanish, Polish and Chinese.
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VCF Social Media Comment and Privacy Statement

February 16, 2021
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Email - VCF Website Update - January 2021

January 5, 2021

Email - VCF Website Update - January 5, 2021

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Important Reminders for Law Firms

October 23, 2013

Updated important reminders for law firms (originally posted on June 17, 2013).

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Exhibit A

October 1, 2013
Authorization for release of medical records. Exhibit A must be mailed to the VCF with original signatures.
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Exhibit A - Deceased Individuals

October 1, 2013
Authorization for release of medical records. Exhibit A must be mailed to the VCF with original signatures.
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Exhibit E

October 1, 2013
Notice of Filing for Deceased Individuals
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Compensation Decisions

October 1, 2013
This weekly report provides general information regarding each individual award determination issued by the VCF.
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CMS Enhancements

September 11, 2013

Information for Law Firms page updated with important information regarding enhancements to the Claims Management System.

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Law Firm Reminders

June 17, 2013

Information for Law Firms page updated with important reminders.

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Updated Form

May 14, 2013

New Fillable PDF files posted: Certification for Compensation Form.

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FAQ Update

February 1, 2013

New FAQ Posted: 11.9 What is meant by the “Primary Attorney” designation on the claim form? Can other attorneys or staff from our law firm be listed as authorized representatives on a single claim?

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VCF Explanation of First Payments

January 29, 2013
Explanation of first payments - January 29, 2013.
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New Resources for Law Firms

October 17, 2012

New Information for Law Firms page added.

Law Firm Bulk Upload instructions and templates updated

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Resource, Mar 30, 2012

March 30, 2012

Law firm bulk upload feature available for Registration: Overview and FAQ 4.9 posted