Compensation for Deceased Victims
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The last day to file a claim was Monday, December 22, 2003.
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How to Submit a Claim
If you need help at any time, please contact the Helpline - its phone numbers are listed at
the bottom of this page.
Clicking the Forms tab on this site's navigation bar, you can access the PDF files that contain BOTH the instructions
and the compensation form.
Submissions MUST include original signatures, and the last signature MUST be notarized as indicated. You must
also supply supporting documentation. Please use the checklist to help ensure you have attached the necessary
documents. Please note that in most cases the documentation you submit with the claim will not be returned to you.
Therefore, be sure to make copies or have additional certified copies of documents that you submit with your claim.
How We Process Your Claim
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| Internal Activity |
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| Anticipated Correspondence |
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| Receipt And Docket ===> |
Claim Evaluation ===> |
Special Master Review ===> Possible Hearing And Payment |
- Application received
- Claim number assigned
- Each page electronically imaged into database
- Varying timeframe due to length of claim submissions
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- The Fund works directly with claimant or attorney
- Identifies and requests missing items required for processing
- Reviews claim for eligibility and valuation requirements
- Reviews distribution plan
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- Reviews claim
- If eligible, deems claim substantially complete
Track A
- Notifies claimant of eligiblitity
- Provides presumed award amount in 45 days after deemed substantially complete
- Claimant accepts presumed award or requests hearing
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Track B
- Notifies claim of eligibility within 45 days to schedule hearing
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- Finalizes Award
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- Letter containing VCF assigned claim number
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- Initial contact from Case Manager outlining missing items
- Follow-up correspondence as necessary
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- Substantially Complete letter
- Presumed Award letter
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| Claim Submission Deadline Information
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| Policy Statement on December 22, 2003 Claim Submission Deadline |
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| Where to Send Submissions |
| Mail submissions to: |
| Victim Compensation Fund |
| P.O. Box 18698 |
| Washington, DC 20036-8698 |
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| Send overnight to: |
| Victim Compensation Fund |
| 1900 K Street, NW, Suite 900 |
| Washington, DC 20006 |
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| For any questions or to check the status of your claim |
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To schedule an appointment at a claim assistance site |
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