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New questions emerge about firefighter who was refused 9/11 aid while suffering from severe PTSD

New questions emerged Monday about the FDNY’s denial of 9/11-related disability benefits to a retired firefighter who labored at Ground Zero and then suffered severe psychiatric illness…

FDNY denied 9/11 disability benefits for firefighter who suffered depression, PTSD until his death at mental hospital

Joe Battista lived the life of a hero — and it cost him his mind.

Editorial: A new look at suicide risks for first responders

Police officers and firefighters see people on their worst days.

Support group to host forum on 9/11 victim compensation

Do you think you have a 9/11-related illness?

Trump budget plan for World Trade Center health program threatens first responders

Keep 9/11 program and longtime NIOSH partner together in the CDC

Trump’s ‘Dangerous’ Plan For 9/11 Health Program Opposed By AG

The attorney general is calling for Congressional leaders to oppose President Trump’s proposed changes to the 9/11 health program.

A.G. Schneiderman To Congress: Protect World Trade Center Health Program

A.G. says Trump Administration’s Budget Would Dismantle Management of the World Trade Center Health Program and Jeopardize the Health of 9/11 Survivors and First Responders.

9/11 health care program in danger of being disrupted by Trump’s budget, AG says

More than 83,000 people rely on WTCHP for critical health care and monitoring services for 9/11-related illnesses or injuries, according to Schneiderman.

Schneiderman warns Trump: Don’t play with 9/11 hero health agency

Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is joining a chorus of New York officials warning Washington not to mess with the World Trade Center Health Program.