The Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) is a no-fault, judicial program in which cases are decided by one of eight special masters and that provides a three-year statute of limitations for vaccine-injury claims.
October 06, 2025
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legal
Describes the legal structure and procedural features of the VICP 'vaccine court'.
The Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) is financed by a 75-cent excise tax added to each dose of recommended childhood vaccinations.
October 06, 2025
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administrative
Explains the funding mechanism for VICP compensation payouts.
Since the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program began, approximately 12,000 claimants have received nearly $5 billion in payouts through the program.
October 06, 2025
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statistical
Aggregate compensation totals and claimant counts reported for the VICP since its inception.