See Section 405(c)(3)(A)(i) of the VCF Act. The WTC Health Program provides options for treatment of psychological conditions, including post-traumatic stress. Enrollment in the WTC Health Program does not automatically register you with the VCF and if you are being treated by, or monitored through, the WTC Health Program, you are not automatically eligible for compensation from the VCF. [5] Please note that this is different from the rules applicable to the WTC Health Program. (LockA locked padlock) College, school, or day care records and transcripts confirming enrollment or attendance during the relevant time period must be accompanied by one of the following two certifications: (1) Accuracy: A certification in the form of an accompanying letter, or a certification within the document (common on transcripts) from an employee of the college, school, or day care facility certifying the accuracy of the records; OR (2) True Copy: A certification in the form of an accompanying letter from from your legal counsel (if an attorney is assisting you with your claim) certifying that the document is a true and accurate copy of what they received directly from the school/daycare facility. If the VCF needs additional information from you after reviewing your claim form and documentation, the VCF will contact you. If your claim is denied, you can amend your claim once you have the necessary documents and the VCF will reactivate your claim for review. Please view our definitive presence guide for a quick reference on some of the following entities. As a general rule, you cannot have an active 9/11-related lawsuit at the time you submit your VCF claim or amend your claim to add a new eligible condition. 9/11 Prostate Cancer WTCHP & VCF Claims | Pitta & Baione You should also submit other evidence (such as contemporaneous documents, Witness Presence Statements, or affidavits) demonstrating that you were physically present in the NYC Exposure Zone during the period beginning on September 11, 2001, through May 30, 2002, when you submit your claim. If you are not certified by the WTC Health Program and have no other determination that your condition is 9/11-related, then you may register at any time. 114-113. If you received an award from the original September 11th Victim Compensation Fund that operated from 2001-2004 (VCF1), you must show that your VCF1 eligible injury or condition has substantially worsened, or that you have a new physical injury or condition which you had not suffered at the time of the VCF1 claim filing or which was not compensable at the time of VCF1; and that you have not already been fully compensated for your losses. Release tendered before the date on which the WTC Health Program added the individuals eligible condition to the list of qualified physical injuries. In the body of the email please include your first name, last name, last four digits of your social security number or your standard ID number, and the VCF official email address, VCF.Thirdpartyverification@usdoj.gov, where the employee verification team can directly send their response including the work history location letter. A civil action to recover collateral source obligations. Many individuals have asked about gathering documentation now to support their presence for a potential future claim given that the VCF is open to take claims until October 1, 2090. For information about whether you may be eligible for WTC Health Program treatment for emotional or mental harms, you may contact them by phone at 1-888-WTC-HP4U (1-888- 982-4748), or on the web at www.cdc.gov/wtc/. Claimants must first give their permission to release these responses to the VCF. If you would like the VCF to contact the U.S. Department of Labor, you must contact the VCF Helpline to request a FECA Authorization Form, and then submit the completed form to the VCF. Any location used by employees of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner of New York City (OCME) involved in the examination and handling of human remains, or locations used by morgue workers who performed similar functions for the OCME staff. The VCF will contact the WTC Health Program directly to confirm you have an eligible certified condition. The VCF (which stands for "Victim Compensation Fund") provides financial compensation for those who were physically injured or died as a result of an eligible 9/11-related illness (these include cancer claims ). If you were employed by Verizon and worked at a Verizon office located in the NYC Exposure Zone during the period beginning on September 11, 2001, through May 30, 2002, Verizon may be able to provide you with a letter verifying your presence. You do not need to submit any proof of presence with your claim. If you were employed by the New York State Police (NYSP) and worked in the NYC Exposure Zone during the period beginning on September 11, 2001, through May 30, 2002, you can contact the NYSP Medical Monitoring Unit via phone at 518-485-5044, or via email at hresource@troopers.ny.gov, to request a letter documenting the dates and locations of your deployment to the NYC Exposure Zone during that time period. The statute may be interpreted to mean that the submission of a claim for a deceased individual will waive the rights of others who may claim the right to file a wrongful death action. If your claim is denied, we encourage you to request an appeal following the directions in the letter so that you can provide testimony in support of your claim. To be eligible for compensation, the VCFAct requires an individual to have suffered physical harm or death as a result of one of the terrorist-related aircraft crashes of September 11, 2001, or debris removal. If you are filing a claim on the victims behalf (i.e., as a Personal Representative for a deceased victim, or as the legal guardian for an incapacitated adult), you must show that you have the legal authority to do so. Memo Book/Activity Log (must include cover page and excerpts of relevant portions with consecutive pages), Line of Duty Injury Report (must include an injury date within the relevant time period and signature of supervising officer), NYPD Consultation Referral Medical Division/NYPD Surgeon Form, NYPD Rescue Detail badge (must include victims name and photo), clearly identify a VCF-qualifying date and location of service; and. In that case, you should submit presence documentation (such as contemporaneous documents, Witness Presence Statements, or affidavits) demonstrating that you were physically present in the NYC Exposure Zone during the period beginning on September 11, 2001, through May 30, 2002. Therefore, settlement payments from lawsuits that were timely settled and released will be deducted from VCF awards. The WTC Health Program website includes a map of the NIOSH-defined New York City Disaster Area, along with detailed information about the number of hours, dates, and levels of exposure that are required for purposes of certifying a condition for treatment.