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9/11 Linked to 3 Heart Disease Culprits: Obstructive Sleep Apnea And PTSD
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai researchers have linked high levels of exposure to inhaled particulate matter by first responders at Ground Zero to the risk of obstructed sleep apnea and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Free Legal Clinics to Assist Individuals in Filing a VCF Claim March 27 and April 4th
We wanted to let you know about two Free Legal Clinics to Assist Individuals in Filing a VCF Claim being offered in collaboration with the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund that are being held on Thursday, March 27th in New York City and on Friday, April 4th, 2014 in Nassau County. Details are below: City […]
More than two dozen new suspects — mostly former cops and firefighters — indicted in massive Social Security disability scam: officials
The new defendants include 16 former cops and firefighters accused of faking stress-related illnesses in order to file disability claim.
Manhattan DA Announces 28 More Arrests in 9/11 Disability Scam
More than two dozen police and firefighters were charged Tuesday in connection with a growing disability fraud scam. NY1’s Michael Herzenberg filed the following report.
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 […]