The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) is a no-fault alternative to the traditional legal system for resolving vaccine injury petitions. The VICP provides compensation for people injured by certain vaccines.
Any individual, of any age, who received a covered vaccine and believe they were injured as a result, can file a petition. Parents, legal guardians and legal representatives can file on behalf of children, disabled adults, and individuals who are deceased.
How to submit a petition with the U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Your petition must be filed with the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.
Submit your petition, one original and two copies, including cover sheet, medical records, and other documentation plus the appropriate filing fee to:
Clerk
U.S. Court of Federal Claims
717 Madison Place NW
Washington, DC 20439
The process is complex and may take considerable time to obtain relief. The vaccine compensation fund has been in existence for some time and originally covered reactions to childhood immunizations.
After you submit your petition to the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, you can log in into this system and submit a copy of the petition to HHS.
If you are unable to pay the filing fee, call 202-357-6400.
OSM fee allowances Because this amounts to filing a lawsuit with the federal government, a successful claim includes a payment to an attorney who represents you.
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