CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) and the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010. Facts From 2001 to 2003, the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) processed claims relating to injuries and deaths caused by the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. In 2011, the fund was re-opened to compensate first responders and individuals who later experienced health problems related to 9/11. The WTC Health Registry monitors the health of registrants who were directly exposed to the disaster. Statistics for VCF 2001-2003 The fund received 7,408 claim submissions from 75 countries. Awards were made in 5,560 of those cases and totaled over $7 billion. The fund received 2,963 death claims. This accounted for more than 98% of eligible families. Funds were distributed in 2,880 of these cases. The average award was $2,082,128 and went as high as $7.1 million. The fund received 4,445 personal injury claims. Funds were distributed in 2,680 of these cases. The awards ranged from $500.00 to $8.6 million. The money was tax-free. Statistics for Re-opened VCF (as of July 31, 2021) Since its re-opening in 2011, the VCF has received 66,500 total eligibility claims. Of that, 39,564 eligibility claims have been approved. More than $8.8 billion in compensation has been rendered. Timeline November 26, 2001 – Kenneth R. Feinberg is appointed the Special Master in charge of the federal Victim Compensation Fund. June 15,...
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