IJR News — today's news from every side9/11 fund still gets 750 monthly claims as illness deaths surpass attack toll — Sep 3, 2026As the 25th anniversary of 9/11 nears, the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund continues to receive about 750 new claims per month (roughly 25 per day) from people affected by the attacks and their families, with more than 112,000 claims filed and about 77,000 claims paid totaling around $18.6 billion; the fund is expected to keep operating through 2090. Officials emphasize that eligibility isn’t limited to first responders but extends to anyone within the NYC exposure zone who lived, worked, studied, or visited the area, and they are ramping up outreach as the toll of 9/11-related illnesses and deaths surpasses 6,000.