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Cancer-surviving retired cop set for Ground Zero fundraising climb
Cancer survivor and retired NYPD Officer Ron Pechtol has no regrets about being a cop even though it exposed him to the toxic smoke and smoldering fires of the 9/11 pile at the World Trade Center.
Studies link 9/11 dust exposure to sleep apnea, PTSD
First responders who were exposed to particulate matter at Ground Zero during and after 9/11 may be at higher risk for sleep apnea and post-traumatic stress disorder, suggest two new studies presented March 20.
September 11 Linked to Two Heart Disease Culprits: Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
New study shows high levels of exposure to inhaled particulate matter by first responders at Ground Zero linked to the risk of obstructive sleep apnea and PTSD.
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).
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.
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.
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.