VICP Statistics for Fiscal Year 2025
Every month, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) releases updated statistics for the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). The September 2025 report shows important trends that every vaccine-injured person should understand — especially if you’re wondering whether you may qualify for compensation.
Since 1988, over 28,900 petitions have been filed with the VICP.
Of those, 25,593 have been adjudicated, with 12,339 compensated and 13,166 dismissed.
In total, the program has paid more than $5.4 billion to individuals who suffered injuries or deaths from vaccinations.
In fiscal year 2025 , 933 people were awarded compensation totaling more than $132 million. This amounts to an average of $141,479.10 per claim.
Flu Shots Continue to Lead Petitions
As in previous years, the influenza vaccine accounts for the majority of VICP claims. Between 2006 and 2023, more than 2.58 billion flu doses were distributed in the United States, and about 7,506 petitions were compensated related to flu vaccines.
For every one million vaccine doses, roughly one person was injured enough to be eligible for compensation. This number may sound small, but it still includes thousands of families whose lives were seriously affected by injuries recognized by the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.
Who Receives Compensation?
A compensated claim doesn’t always mean the vaccine was found to have caused the injury. Roughly 60 percent of all awards come through negotiated settlements. These are agreements between petitioners and the Department of Health and Human Services to resolve the case without a formal ruling on causation. These settlements often reflect a desire to minimize risk and expedite relief for the injured party.
Commonly Compensated Vaccines
After the influenza vaccine, the vaccines most often cited in compensated claims include Tdap, MMR, HPV, and pneumococcal conjugate. Many claims involve recognized injuries such as shoulder injuries related to vaccine administration (SIRVA), Guillain-Barré Syndrome, or chronic inflammatory conditions that arise within weeks of vaccination.
The Bottom Line
The 2025 data reinforces that vaccine injuries are rare but very real. The federal government maintains this program to help people who experience them. For injured individuals, compensation can cover medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and attorneys’ fees.
Understanding these numbers isn’t just about statistics — it’s about justice, acknowledgment, and recovery for the families behind them.
If you believe you or a loved one was injured after a covered vaccine, you may be eligible to file a petition. The process is time-sensitive — generally, you must file within three years of the first symptom. Contact us today for a free, quick, and confidential case evaluation by clicking the “Contact Us Now” at the top of this page.