VCF Update - Non-Economic Loss Claims and Appeals for Non-Cancer Conditions
The VCF has further revised its policy with regard to non-economic loss claims for non-cancer conditions, and our ability to appeal those...
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Ungaro Cifuni & Jaffe
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New York, New York 10007
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We will periodically post updates concerning our firm, recent cases, and trends in Social Security Disability benefits, Three-Quarters applications, and September 11th Victim Compensation Fund claims.
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Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.
Apr 21, 20201 min read
Message from DEA Disability Attorneys Re: COVID-19 and WTC-Related Disability and Death Benefits
The following was recently distributed to the membership of the NYPD Detectives Endowment Association.
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Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.
Apr 1, 20203 min read
From the Special Master: Impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) on VCF Operations (as of March 31, 2020).
We continue to operate from home for the the time being. US Mail is being forwarded, but the fastest and most reliable way to contact us...
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Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.
Mar 20, 20202 min read
From the Special Master: Impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) on VCF Operations (March 19, 2020)
VCF Special Master's statement regarding Impact of COVID-19 on VCF Operations
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Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.
Mar 18, 20201 min read
VCF Update Regarding the Impact of COVID-19
We will primarily be working from home for now, and our ability to monitor the telephones, fax and mail into the office will be interrupted.
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Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.
Mar 9, 20202 min read
VCF Claims - Documentation of Proof of Presence - Specific Locations
The VCF has provided updated guidance concerning acceptable proof of presence. The most significant change is that the VCF will no...
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Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.
Jan 16, 20201 min read
VCF Revises Registration Requirements
The VCF will now treat all claims registered before July 29, 2021, as timely.
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Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.
Jul 30, 20191 min read
Never Forget the Heroes: James Zadroga, Ray Pfeifer, and Luis Alvarez Permanent Authorization Act
On July 29, 2019, the President signed into law H.R. 1327, The Never Forget the Heroes: James Zadroga, Ray Pfeifer, and Luis Alvarez...
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Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.
Jul 15, 20192 min read
Evaluating Non-Economic Loss
The Zadroga Act limits the non-economic loss awards to $90,000 for non-cancer conditions, and $250,000 for eligible cancers. At the same...
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Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.
Jul 11, 20191 min read
Updated VCF Statistics (June 2019)
The Special Master has recently provided updated statistics regarding VCF activity for June 2019. The VCF has now received 50,730 claims,...
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Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.
Jul 10, 20191 min read
Notice of Participation in The World Trade Center Rescue, Recovery or Clean-Up Operations
Filing a Notice of Participation with the New York City Police Pension Fund is a statutory prerequisite to filing for a WTC-related...
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Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.
Jun 20, 20191 min read
World Trade Center Heath Program - Applications for Enrollment
The 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund relies on information from the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) certifying that your...
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Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.
Jun 12, 20191 min read
June 12, 2019 - House Panel Unanimously Passes 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Reauthorization
This morning, the House Judiciary Committee unanimously passed the Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the September 11th...
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Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.
Feb 16, 20191 min read
Important Update Regarding Funding Insufficiency
We were all disheartened to learn of drastic cuts being made by the Victim Compensation Fund. Due to inadequate funding, the Special...
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Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.
Dec 17, 20181 min read
December 17, 2018 - Message from the Special Master regarding Obstructive Sleep Apnea claims.
The VCF has recently provided updated guidance on how it will treat claims for Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Effective December 14, 2018, the...
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Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.
Oct 25, 20181 min read
Social Security Disability Benefits are Taxable Income
Social Security Disability benefits are generally treated as taxable income. You should advise your tax-preparer that you are collecting...
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Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.
Aug 20, 20181 min read
WTC Claims - North Bellmore Volunteer Fire Department
Dan will be giving a presentation to members of the North Bellmore Volunteer Fire Department at their firehouse to file applications for...
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Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.
Jun 19, 20182 min read
Proving Your World Trade Center Exposure
Most applications for World Trade Center benefits require some proof of your exposure. Each agency has sightly different rules and...
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Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.
Apr 17, 20181 min read
April 17, 2018 - Telephone Calls Made By Unknown Persons Claiming to be from the VCF
Please be advised that the Victim Compensation Fund has confirmed that a recent spate of telephone calls have not been generated by the...
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Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.
Jul 21, 20171 min read
July 21, 2017 - September 11th Victim Compensation Fund - Updated Statistics
The Special Master has recently provided us with updated statistics. As of June 30, 2017, the Fund has issued nearly seventeen thousand...
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