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    Lost Pension Benefits Through the VCF

    Can You Recover Lost Pension Benefits in a 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) Claim?

    The September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) was created to provide a cash award to first responders and anyone who lived, worked, or went to school in lower Manhattan who since got sick with cancer or other 9/11-linked conditions. In addition to awards for pain and suffering, if a 9/11 claimant is not able to work due to a 9/11-related cancer or other condition, the VCF will make an award not only for lost wages but also all employer-provided benefits including lost or reduced pension benefits. If you or a loved one suffered from a 9/11-related condition that impacted the ability to work and contributions to a pension, you may be eligible to recover lost pension benefits from the VCF.

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    What’s the Process for Amending Your VCF Claim?

    Situations can change after filing your initial claim with the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF), which provides a cash award to individuals suffering from a 9/11-related cancer or other condition. If you developed a new 9/11-related health condition or experienced a new economic loss (including becoming disabled from work due to your 9/11 cancer or other condition) after filing your original VCF claim, you may need to amend your original claim. Here’s how the amendment process works and why it might be necessary for you to amend your claim.

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    9/11-Related Breast Cancer and Treatment through the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP)

    October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to highlight the risks of 9/11-related breast cancer. Breast cancer is a growing concern for many in the 9/11 community who were exposed to toxic substances following the terrorist attacks. Unfortunately, since 2001 Hansen & Rosasco has helped hundreds of 9/11 breast cancer victims. Our office recently won a $3.4 million plus award for a female downtown Manhattan executive disabled by breast cancer after having a radical mastectomy, chemo, radiation and lymphedema complications.  

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    Ensuring 9/11 NOTICE Act Compliance By HR Professionals

    The 9/11 attacks covered all of lower Manhattan with cancer-causing dust that was breathed in by 500,000 downtown workers, residents, students, responders, and others during the months after the attacks. In the years since, tens of thousands of those exposed to this dust have gotten sick with any number of 9/11-linked cancers, including breast cancer, prostate cancer, skin cancer, blood cancer, cancer of the digestive system, and more.

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    Five Unexpected Facts About the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund

    The 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) was established to provide financial compensation to individuals who suffered physical harm or lost loved ones as a result of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. While many people are aware that the VCF exists, there are some little-known facts that can be essential knowledge for those who are eligible to file a VCF claim. Here are five unexpected facts about the VCF that all individuals affected by the 9/11 attacks should know.

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    Were You a Student in Downtown Manhattan During 9/11? Here's How the VCF Can Help

    Thousands of students in over 25 schools in Downtown Manhattan found themselves directly impacted by the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. The 9/11 attacks were particularly harrowing for students, leaving them in a state of confusion and uncertainty as a toxic cloud of dust and debris filled the air and exposed thousands of individuals to carcinogens and other harmful substances. If you were a student in Downtown Manhattan during the 2001-2002 school year, you are at an increased risk of developing a 9/11-related cancer or other health condition. Fortunately, the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) was created to provide financial compensation to support downtown students and others who were present during 9/11 and suffered as a result of the attacks.

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    Hansen & Rosasco Remembers Those We Lost Over the 23 Years Since the 9/11 Attacks

    September 11, 2001, is a time for reflection, remembrance, and continued commitment to supporting the community of individuals who have been affected by the violence of that day. At Hansen & Rosasco, LLP, we take a moment to honor our friends, neighbors, family members, community members, and all others who we lost that day. We remember and pray for the heroes who responded, and the countless individuals who continue to suffer from the long-term health effects. As we mark this somber milestone, we remain resolute in our devotion to continued advocacy and fighting for all those sickened or impacted by the attacks.

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    Choosing the Right VCF Lawyer

    Choosing the right lawyer is an important decision, and choosing the right VCF lawyer is crucial.The two federal 9/11 programs – the World Trade Center Health Program and the  September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) – are complicated with hundreds of pages of federal rules and regulations. Hiring the right, experienced 9/11 lawyer can make the difference of getting approved or denied lifetime healthcare from the WTC Health Program and receiving the maximum award by the 9/11 VCF or being denied compensation. Here’s what you need to know to make the best choice for legal representation.

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    The Importance of Lung Cancer Screening in 9/11 Victims

    Lung Cancer Screening is available on a yearly basis from the World Trade Center Health Program. 

    Lung cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer in the United States. Currently, it is the 6th most common “certified” cancer by the World Trade Center Health Program and causes more 9/11-related deaths than almost any other. Unfortunately, Hansen & Rosasco have seen an increase in calls for assistance with 9/11-related lung/bronchus cancer claims

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