Resources & Articles
Clear, accurate information about vaccine injury compensation — written for people navigating this process for the first time.
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Claim Process
How Many VICP Claims Are Compensated Each Year?
In fiscal year 2025, HRSA’s statistics show 1,048 petitions found compensable and 259 dismissed. Here is what those program-wide numbers mean — including the settlement caveat — with three real court decisions.
October 2026
Qualifying Injuries
Can ITP After the MMR Vaccine Qualify for VICP Compensation?
Thrombocytopenic purpura is on the Vaccine Injury Table for measles-containing vaccines like MMR when onset is 7 to 30 days later. Here is what the Table requires, why the six-month severity rule often decides these cases, and three real court decisions.
October 2026
Qualifying Injuries
Fainting After a Vaccine: A Plain-English Guide to Vasovagal Syncope Claims
Fainting after a shot is usually brief and harmless, but a fall can cause real injuries. Here is how the Vaccine Injury Table treats vasovagal syncope, why the 1-hour window and loss of consciousness matter, and three real court decisions that show how these claims have gone.
October 2026
Cost & Compensation
How Do VICP Attorneys Get Paid? Fees and Costs, Explained
In a VICP case, the special master decides what the lawyer is paid, and the law bars any extra fee. Here is how fees and costs work, what can be cut, and three real fee decisions with the actual numbers.
October 2026
Claim Process
How Long Does a VICP Claim Take?
HRSA says the average VICP petition takes 2 to 3 years to resolve. Here is what the law's 240-day timeline really means, why some cases move faster than others, and three real court decisions that show the range.
October 2026
Claim Basics
What To Do in the First 30 Days After a Suspected Vaccine Injury
A practical guide to the first month after a suspected vaccine injury: getting care, documenting symptoms, keeping records, reporting vs. filing a claim, and when to talk with a lawyer.
October 2026
Qualifying Injuries
Guillain-Barré Syndrome and Vaccine Injury Claims: A Plain-English Guide
A plain-English guide to Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) in vaccine injury discussions: what GBS is, how it may relate to VICP and the Vaccine Injury Table, documentation that often matters, and when to talk with specialized counsel.
October 2026
Compensation Programs
Can a Flu Shot Injury Qualify for VICP Compensation?
Seasonal flu vaccines are covered by the VICP. Learn which Vaccine Injury Table conditions may apply, how seasonal and pandemic flu shots differ, and what to do if you were seriously hurt after a flu shot.
October 2026
Compensation Programs
Is the Shingles Vaccine Covered by the VICP?
HRSA states herpes zoster (shingles) vaccines are not covered by the VICP. Learn how that differs from chickenpox (varicella) vaccines, why coverage rules work that way, and what to do if you were seriously hurt after a shot.
October 2026
Compensation Programs
Are Pneumococcal Vaccines Covered by the VICP?
HRSA covers pneumococcal conjugate (PCV) vaccines under the VICP, but not pneumococcal polysaccharide (PPSV/PPV) shots. Learn how to tell which you received and what to do next.
October 2026
Compensation Programs
Are Tdap and Td Vaccines Covered by the VICP?
HRSA covers Tdap, DTaP, Td, DT, and TT under the VICP. Learn which Vaccine Injury Table conditions may apply, how tetanus and pertussis categories differ, and what to do after a serious reaction.
October 2026
Qualifying Injuries
What Is Brachial Neuritis After a Vaccine?
Brachial neuritis is a Vaccine Injury Table condition for some tetanus-toxoid vaccines. Learn how it differs from SIRVA, the Table timing window, and what records often matter.
October 2026
Qualifying Injuries
Anaphylaxis After a Vaccine: What the VICP Table Says
Anaphylaxis is listed on the federal Vaccine Injury Table for many covered vaccines, with a short onset window. Learn what that means for VICP claims, records to keep, and how COVID-19 claims differ.
October 2026
Compensation Programs
Is the RSV Vaccine Covered by the VICP?
As of HRSA’s covered-vaccines list (reviewed September 2026), RSV vaccines are not in the VICP. Learn what that means, how new vaccine categories get covered, and how CICP PREP Act declarations currently treat RSV.
October 2026
Compensation Programs
Is the HPV Vaccine (Gardasil) Covered by the VICP?
Yes. HRSA lists human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines as covered by the VICP. Learn which Vaccine Injury Table conditions apply, what happens if your injury isn't on the Table, and which records to gather.
October 2026
Legal Help
Salt Lake City Vaccine Injury Attorney: What Utah Residents Should Know
Vaccine injury law is mostly federal, so the same program covers Utah cases. But local context still matters in real ways. Here is what to know if you are looking for help in Salt Lake City.
April 2025
Claim Basics
Understanding Vaccine Injury Claims: Your Legal Rights and Options
Vaccines rarely cause serious harm, but when they do, you have options. Here is a plain-English overview of vaccine injury claims, the VICP, and when traditional litigation may apply.
April 2025
Legal Help
How to Find a Vaccine Injury Attorney
Vaccine injury law is specialized. Here's what to look for in an attorney, how fees work, and what questions to ask before you hire.
March 2025
COVID-19 Vaccines
What Documents Help a COVID-19 Vaccine Injury Claim?
COVID-19 vaccine claims usually turn on documentation. Here is what to gather early if you think you may need to file under the CICP.
March 2025
Claim Basics
Does a Vaccine Injury Settlement Mean the Vaccine Caused the Injury?
Many people assume a settlement proves the government admitted causation. That is usually not how these cases work.
March 2025
Filing & Deadlines
How Long Do I Have to File a Vaccine Injury Claim?
Missing the filing deadline can bar your claim entirely. Here's what you need to know about VICP and CICP deadlines.
March 2025
Qualifying Injuries
What Is SIRVA and Can It Qualify for Compensation?
Shoulder pain after a vaccine is common. SIRVA is different. Here is what the term means and why early records matter so much.
March 2025
Cost & Compensation
How Much Compensation Is Available in a Vaccine Injury Case?
Compensation depends on which program applies to your case. Here is the plain-English difference between what the VICP may cover and what the CICP may cover.
March 2025
Claim Process
What Happens After You File a VICP Petition?
Filing the petition is only the beginning. Here is what usually happens next in a vaccine injury case and why the process can take time.
March 2025
Safety Reporting
Should I Report My Vaccine Reaction to VAERS?
Reporting a vaccine reaction to VAERS can be useful, but it is not the same thing as filing a compensation claim. Here is what the system does and does not do.
February 2025
Qualifying Injuries
What Injuries Qualify for Vaccine Compensation?
The Vaccine Injury Table lists conditions presumed to be caused by certain vaccines. Here's a plain-English overview of what qualifies.
February 2025
COVID-19 Vaccines
Can I Sue for COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects?
COVID-19 vaccine injury claims are handled differently than other vaccines. Here's what you need to know about the CICP and your legal options.
February 2025
Qualifying Injuries
What Is the Difference Between a Table Injury and an Off-Table Injury?
Many vaccine injury claims turn on one question: is this a Table injury or an off-Table injury? Here is what that means in plain English.
February 2025
Eligibility
What Are the Severity Requirements for Filing a VICP Claim?
Not every vaccine reaction qualifies for compensation. Here is the seriousness threshold many people miss when they first start looking into the VICP.
February 2025
Filing & Evidence
What Medical Records Do I Need for a Vaccine Injury Claim?
In most vaccine injury cases, the records do a lot of the talking. Here is what to gather first and what people often forget.
January 2025
Eligibility
Who Can File a Vaccine Injury Claim?
Not every vaccine injury claim is filed by the injured person directly. Here is who may be able to file and what to sort out before you begin.
January 2025
Compensation Programs
What Is the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP)?
The VICP is a federal no-fault program that compensates people injured by certain vaccines. Here's how it works and who it covers.
January 2025