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Braden A. Blumenstiel, Esq.

Frequently Asked Questions About SIRVA

SIRVA, or Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration, is a condition that has garnered increased attention as vaccination campaigns have expanded globally. While vaccines are crucial for public health, some individuals have reported shoulder injuries following vaccination. Understanding SIRVA is essential for those who may experience this condition, as well as for healthcare providers and employers involved in vaccination efforts.

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Braden A. Blumenstiel, JD

Most Commonly Compensated Injuries Under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program

The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (NVICP) provides compensation for individuals who suffer an adverse reaction to a vaccine. Although vaccines are capable of causing a wide variety of injuries, some injuries occur more frequently than others. As a result, some injuries are more commonly filed and compensated under the NVICP than others. Commonly reported vaccine injuries reported to the NVICP include the following

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Braden A. Blumenstiel

How Does the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program Work?

While vaccines can help with the prevention of contagious disease, the reality is that in some cases, they can cause an adverse reactions or serious injury. In 1986, Congress passed the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act (NCVIA) which created the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (NVICP). It established a federal, “no-fault” system, by which people could pursue compensation for vaccine-related injuries through the United States Court of Federal Claims.

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Braden A. Blumenstiel

How Do I Receive Compensation for a Vaccine-Related Injury?

The federal government created the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act in 1986, which created a system for compensating those who suffer vaccine-related injuries or even death. Despite its name, there are no age restrictions on who can receive compensation.

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