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Vaccine injury: apply for recognition and support

In case of a lasting health injury after a publicly recommended protective vaccination, a claim to state support may exist. Recognition as a vaccine injury requires that the health impairment can be attributed to the vaccination with sufficient probability. You file the application at the responsible pension office.

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Anyone who suffers a permanent health injury through a publicly recommended protective vaccination can have a claim to support (social compensation law, SGB XIV). Required is the probable connection between the vaccination and the injury.
Against a refusing decision you can object within one month (§ 84 SGG). Medical findings, the temporal connection and expert opinions are decisive for the recognition.

What you should do now

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    1. Collect findings

    Document the complaints, the temporal course after the vaccination and collect medical findings.

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    2. Apply at the pension office

    File the application for recognition of a vaccine injury and support at the responsible pension office.

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    3. Prove the connection

    The causal connection is the core. Medical statements and expert opinions support the application.

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    4. Object if refused

    Object on time and add medical evidence. If needed, an advice center or a lawyer helps.

How to spot the scam

  • The temporal and medical connection is not documented.
  • The refusal is made without sufficient medical examination.
  • The objection deadline is overlooked.

Frequently asked questions

What is a recognized vaccine injury?

A permanent health injury going beyond the usual vaccine reaction that can be attributed with sufficient probability to a publicly recommended protective vaccination. Then a claim to state support may exist.

Where do I apply for recognition?

At the responsible pension office (social compensation law). Submit medical findings and details of the temporal course. The proof of the probable connection between the vaccination and the injury is decisive.

What if the application is refused?

You can object within one month (§ 84 SGG) and strengthen the medical evidence, for example through expert opinions. Because of the complex causation questions, support from an advice center or a lawyer is sensible.

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General information for self-help, not legal advice (RDG). In case of a high loss or uncertainty: contact a consumer advice center or a lawyer.