Overview
The September 11 Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) provides financial recovery for first responders, recovery workers, area residents, and survivors who developed certified WTC-related conditions — including dozens of cancers and respiratory illnesses. ELG handles VCF certifications and award filings.
Who is affected
- FDNY, NYPD, and Port Authority first responders
- Cleanup, recovery, and construction workers
- Lower Manhattan / Brooklyn / Northern Jersey residents and workers
- Pentagon and Shanksville-area responders
Conditions and diseases
- WTC-related cancers (bronchial, thyroid, skin, prostate, breast, others)
- Chronic respiratory disease, asthma, COPD
- Aerodigestive disorders (GERD, sinusitis)
- WTC-related mental health conditions