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Additional Cancers Proposed for WTC Health Program Covered Conditions
Yesterday, the WTC Health Program announced that it would be publishing a proposed interim rule in the Federal Register that if finalized, would add to the list of World Trade Center Related Conditions, four additional cancers, brain, pancreatic, testicular and some cervical cancers. The proposed rule would also revise the definition of childhood cancer to […]
Post-9/11 cancer list to treat people exposed to dust and fumes at Ground Zero expands
Some additions to the list include brain, pancreatic, testicular and some cervical cancers. The expansion of coverage is expected to take effect in 60 days.
Gay Rights and the Justice Department
Same-sex couples will be recognized by the department when determining eligibility for payments from the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund, which is for people injured or made ill by the 2001 terrorist attacks.
Advocates seek greater momentum in rulings by 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund
Eligibility and award rulings by the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund have tripled from abysmal figures issued late last year, but advocates want more, and faster.
Statement of 911 Health Watch on Updated Statistics from the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund
The September 11th Victim Compensation Fund released an update on its activities to date and 911 Health Watch issued the following statement. “The VCF approved more than $100 million in compensation awards over the last two months, which is a solid improvement in the Fund’s performance and a lifeline for those struggling with 9/11 related […]
Statement of 911 Health Watch on Updated Statistics from the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund
For Immediate Release from 911 Health WatchJanuary 30, 2014Press Contact: Benjamin Chevat (646) 634-9103ben.chevat@911healthwatch.org Statement of 911 Health Watch on Updated Statistics from the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Today, the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund released an update on its activities to date. 911 Health Watch Executive Director Benjamin Chevat issued the following statement […]
9/11 Health and Compensation in the News
Below are summaries with url’s to news articles that appeared recently about 9/11 Health and Compensation issues. An archive of past articles by year, can be found on the 911 Health Watch website at http://www.911healthwatch.org/news/ : January 16, 2014 — Wall Street Journal — Key Lawmaker Seeks Disability Fraud Review A top lawmaker on Thursday […]
Key Lawmaker Seeks Disability Fraud Review
A top lawmaker on Thursday morning is expected to demand a top-to-bottom review of the Social Security Administration’s management structure, following a series of disability scandals that have rocked the agency and led to widespread government scrutiny.
9/11 Fraud Scandal ‘Probably’ More Widespread, Top Official Says
Lawmakers pressed Social Security Administration officials on Thursday over a massive fraud scandal involving New York City cops and firefighters who allegedly bilked the government out of millions by falsely claiming disability from working at Ground Zero after 9/11.
Jet-skiing ex-NYPD ‘pension scammer’ turns self in
The bird-flipping, jet-skiing ex-NYPD cop charged in the multi-million dollar pension fraud scam meekly surrendered Thursday morning in Manhattan Supreme Court.