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Accepting reviewsReviewed Sep 23, 2026

World Trade Center / September 11th VCF

People who were near Ground Zero, the Pentagon or Shanksville after 9/11 and later developed related illnesses may qualify for the federal compensation fund. Filing is possible without a lawyer.

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September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (DOJ administrative program)

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  1. Step 1. Your experience
  2. Step 2. Important dates
  3. Step 3. Contact & consent
Were you in the NYC exposure zone, Pentagon, or Shanksville between 9/11/2001 and 5/30/2002?
Do you have a 9/11-related illness (e.g., cancer, respiratory disease)?
Are you enrolled in the WTC Health Program?
Have you registered with the VCF?
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Where things stand

  1. Aug 19, 2026VCF policies and procedures updated (incl. sarcoidosis policy).

Records that usually help

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  • Proof of presence (employment, residence, school records)
  • WTC Health Program certification letter
  • Medical records for the condition
  • Income records (for economic loss)

About filing deadlines

Deadlines to file a claim vary by state and situation, and some may already have passed. Only a licensed attorney can tell you whether a deadline applies to you. Submitting here does not stop any deadline.

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