National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program: 79 New Petitions for Compensation

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration has published a notice regarding petitions received under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, which offers a system of compensation for individuals who have been injured by specific childhood vaccines. The Program requires individuals to file a petition with the United States Court of Federal Claims and provide a copy to the Secretary of HHS, who delegates this responsibility to Health Resources and Services Administration. The notice presents a list of 79 new petitions received from June 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025, including the petitioner's name, city and state of vaccination, and case number. The Court appoints special masters who take evidence, conduct hearings, and make initial decisions regarding eligibility for and the amount of compensation.

Key Takeaways:

  • The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program offers a system of compensation for individuals who have been injured by specific childhood vaccines.
  • The Program requires individuals to file a petition with the United States Court of Federal Claims and provide a copy to the Secretary of HHS.
  • The list of new petitions includes 79 cases filed from June 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025.
  • Case numbers, petitioner names, and cities and states of vaccination are provided for each petition.
  • The list includes cases where the Court has redacted names or case numbers.
  • Compensation may be awarded for conditions not listed on the Vaccine Injury Table, but only if the petitioner proves the condition was caused by a listed vaccine.
  • The deadline for submission of comments is October 7, 2025.
  • The list includes diverse cases from 25 states, including Illinois, Pennsylvania, Florida, California, and others.
  • The majority of cases are from vaccine-related injuries, while some are from other adverse reactions.
  • The petitions cover various vaccines, including flu, birth control, and meningococcal conjugate (MenACWY).
  • Some cases involve infant or child victims, while others involve adults who experienced adverse reactions to vaccines.

Statistics:

  • 79 new petitions were received by Health Resources and Services Administration from June 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025.
  • 25 states are represented in the list of new petitions, with the majority from Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Florida.
  • 66 of the 79 petitions mention childhood vaccines, while 13 mention flu shots or other adult vaccines.
  • 58 petitions mention specific vaccine names, while 21 do not.
  • 45 cases involve injury to the arm, leg, or neck; 30 involve neurological issues.
  • 15 cases mention serious injury, 4 cases mention death.

Sources:

  • United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration. (2025, September 8). National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program: List of Petitions Received. Federal Register, 2025-17213.
  • United States Court of Federal Claims. (n.d.). Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.