Chronic nasopharyngitis: 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund claims

Increased chronic nasopharyngitis risk among 9/11 rescue and recovery workers

Chronic nasopharyngitis is a long-term condition that causes inflammation and swelling in the back of the nose and throat. Recent studies have shown that many 9/11 responders developed this condition, along with other respiratory problems. The symptoms of chronic nasopharyngitis include:

• crusts or discolored mucus in the throat
• coughing up infected mucus
• a dry or burning sensation in the throat
• a feeling of something stuck in the throat
• dry cough
• hoarseness, especially in the afternoon

VCF payout for chronic nasopharyngitis

The 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund calculates your final pay based on a formula: Non-economic loss + Economic loss - Collateral offsets.

• Non-economic loss: covers pain, suffering, and other intangible losses.
• Economic loss: includes financial losses like medical expenses and lost wages.
• Collateral offsets refer to any other compensation you've received for your injury.

For non-cancer 9/11 victims, the maximum non-economic loss award is $90,000. However, the total compensation can vary depending on the severity of your illness.