Uncle Sam Lists Vaccine Injury Claims: Who's Getting Compensated?
Published Date: 4/29/2026
Notice
Summary
The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program just shared a list of new petitions from people claiming vaccine-related injuries. If you or someone you know got hurt by a vaccine covered by the program, you can file a petition with the Court of Federal Claims to seek compensation—no-fault and fair. Keep an eye on deadlines and rules to make sure your claim counts and you get the money you deserve.
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No‑Fault Vaccine Compensation Available
If you were injured by a vaccine covered under the Program, you can seek no‑fault compensation through the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program by filing a petition with the United States Court of Federal Claims. The Program is authorized by Subtitle 2 of Title XXI of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300aa-10 et seq.) and uses special masters to decide eligibility and awards.
Claims Outside the Vaccine Table Can Qualify
You may still get compensation even if your condition is not listed in the Vaccine Injury Table at 42 CFR 100.3 or if your first symptom occurred outside the Table's time windows, but you must show the vaccine caused the condition. The Table lists covered vaccines, listed conditions, and the time period for first symptom or significant aggravation.
Public May Submit Evidence to Special Masters
All interested persons may submit written information to the special master about (1) whether there is evidence that the illness or injury is not due to factors unrelated to the vaccine, and (2) allegations that a petitioner had a non‑Table condition or an out‑of‑time manifestation caused by a vaccine. Submit an original and three copies to the Clerk of the United States Court of Federal Claims and a copy to HRSA as instructed in the notice.
HRSA Will Publish Petitions Received Publicly
HRSA published the list of petitions it received between March 1, 2026 and March 31, 2026, showing petitioner name, city and state of vaccination (or filer), and Court of Federal Claims case number; names or case numbers may be redacted when the Court has done so. Section 2112(b)(2) requires HRSA to publish notice within 30 days after the Secretary receives service of a petition.
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