Federal Vaccine Injury Program Publishes Its Latest Petition List
Published Date: 10/23/2026
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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 certain vaccines, this program helps you seek compensation without blame. The Court of Federal Claims reviews these cases, and HRSA manages the process, keeping things fair and timely.
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No-fault vaccine compensation access
If you were injured by a covered childhood vaccine, the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) lets you seek no-fault compensation by filing a petition with the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. The Court appoints special masters who take evidence, hold hearings as appropriate, and make initial decisions about eligibility and compensation.
Compensation possible for off-table injuries
The VICP’s Vaccine Injury Table (at 42 CFR 100.3) lists covered vaccines, listed conditions, and time periods for onset; however, compensation may also be awarded for conditions not listed in the Table or for conditions that occur outside the listed time periods, but only if the petitioner shows the condition was caused by one of the listed vaccines.
Public list of petitions published (Sept 1–30, 2026)
HRSA published a list of petitions it received between September 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 that includes each petitioner’s name, city and state of vaccination (or filer) and the Court of Federal Claims case number; the list may reflect redactions the Court made to names or case numbers. The notice was published in the Federal Register on October 23, 2026.
How to submit written information (file original + 3 copies)
The special master affords interested persons an opportunity to submit written information relevant to whether a petition’s alleged injury is due to factors unrelated to vaccination or to allegations about off-table or out-of-time-period conditions. To participate, file an original and three copies with the Clerk, U.S. Court of Federal Claims (717 Madison Place NW, Washington, DC 20005) and send a copy to HRSA at Director, Division of Injury Compensation Programs, 5600 Fishers Lane, 14W-17, Rockville, MD 20857.
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