World Trade Center · 9/11 · VCF claim support
Free review of your 9/11 WTC claim
If you lived, worked, volunteered, or attended school in the 9/11 exposure zone and have been diagnosed with a qualifying condition, you may be entitled to benefits through the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF).
Who may want a review
Who may qualify
Whether you have never filed with the VCF or filed before, a review may help clarify your options.
Never filed a VCF claim
You may qualify for compensation if:
- You were present within the NYC Exposure Zone between September 11, 2001 and May 30, 2002.
- You were diagnosed with, or have symptoms of, a WTC-related condition.
NYC Exposure Zone
Manhattan south of Canal Street — the boundary runs from the Hudson River along Canal Street to East Broadway, north on East Broadway to Clinton Street, and east on Clinton Street to the East River.
Previously filed a claim
If your claim was settled, dismissed, or withdrawn before November 16, 2016, you may be entitled to compensation or additional compensation if:
- Your condition was not previously eligible but is now a qualifying condition.
- You've been diagnosed with a new 9/11-related injury or condition.
- Your existing 9/11-related condition has substantially worsened.
- You've incurred new or additional economic losses because of the condition.
- New information is available that was not previously submitted to the VCF.
- Your original claim didn't include all losses, such as lost earnings, medical expenses, or replacement services.
- Recent medical records are now available to show the severity of your condition.
Important: If the individual was deceased when the previous claim was settled, they do not qualify to reapply under these criteria.
WTC-related eligible conditions
Qualifying cancer categories
- Head & Neck Cancer
- Mesothelioma
- Prostate Cancer
- Soft Tissue Cancer
- Skin Cancer — Non-Melanoma
- Digestive System Cancer
- Respiratory System Cancer
- Rare Cancers
- Female Reproductive Organ Cancers
- Urinary System Cancers
- Eye & Orbit Cancer
- Thyroid Cancer
- Blood & Lymphoid Tissue Cancers
- Childhood Cancers
- Breast Cancer
Eligibility depends on individual facts and applicable program requirements. A review does not guarantee eligibility or compensation.
The review process
How the process works
- 01
You share basic details
Complete the short form with your contact information.
- 02
Your information is reviewed
A team member considers the facts you provide.
- 03
You hear about next steps
You receive a clear explanation of what may come next.
Common questions
What to know before you submit
Does it cost anything to start?
No. Requesting an initial review is free and carries no obligation.
Does submitting create a legal relationship?
No. Submitting this form alone does not create an attorney-client relationship.
Am I guaranteed compensation?
No. Eligibility and outcomes depend on the facts of each matter.