Determining factors of the total VCF payment a victim may receive
The maximum payout a 9/11 victim may receive from a successful VCF claim is heavily dependent on the type and severity of their 9/11-related medical condition. VCF settlements are generally classified into two categories, which are: non-cancer conditions and cancer cases.
People diagnosed with non-cancer conditions may receive a VCF award ranging from $10,000 to $90,000. Examples of non-cancer conditions include the following:
- asthma
- chronic cough syndrome
- chronic laryngitis
- chronic nasopharyngitis
- chronic respiratory disorder
- chronic rhinosinusitis
- gastroesophageal reflux disease
- interstitial lung disease
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- reactive airway dysfunction syndrome
- sleep apnea
- upper airways hyperreactivity
- Musculoskeletal disorders
- Acute traumatic injuries
On the other hand, the VCF payout for cancer cases begins at $250,000. However, this amount may increase to $340,000 if the individual has multiple chronic conditions that accompany their cancer diagnosis. This may mean contracting a combination of cancers or a cancer diagnosis along with other non-cancer complications.
Do note that prostate cancer, specifically, is awarded a baseline of $200,000. This amount may go up to $250,000 if there is a permanent complication, a confirmed recurrence of the disease, or metastasis in other areas of the patient’s body.
Here are the types of cancer that the VCF covers:
- bladder cancer
- breast cancer
- kidney cancer
- liver cancer
- pancreatic cancer
- prostate cancer
- testicular cancer
- leukemia
- lymphoma
- myeloma
- uterine cancer
- ovarian cancer
- childhood cancer
- thyroid cancer
- bronchial cancer
- colorectal cancer
- eye and orbit cancer
- head and neck cancers
- lung cancer
- rare cancers
- gastric cancer
- esophageal cancer
- skin cancer
- soft & connective tissue cancer
- mesothelioma
Apart from the victim’s medical condition, other factors, like lost wages, may influence the total VCF payout. The calculation of your VCF settlement takes into consideration the wages or income you may have lost due to your inability to work (temporarily or permanently) as a result of your 9/11-related medical condition.
Seek legal help from ELG Law to maximize your VCF award
Get the best chance of maximizing your VCF payout when you seek legal guidance from ELG Law. Our law firm has over three decades of experience handling toxic exposure claims, so you can be sure that our legal team is equipped to handle your case. Our dedicated lawyers will strive hard to ensure you receive the maximum VCF benefit for your 9/11-related medical illness. Reach out to ELG Law today to have your case evaluated.
