What is the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme? Individuals who have become severely disabled as a result of a vaccination against certain diseases may avail of the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme (VDPS), enabling them to receive a one-off tax-free payment of £120,000. If a loved one has died after becoming severely disabled because of certain vaccinations, an application for this payment may be made in the estate of the deceased. Are you eligible? You may be eligible for the VDPS if you are severely disabled and your disability was caused by vaccination against any of the following diseases: You may also receive payment if you are severely disabled as a direct result of either: As aforementioned, payment may be made in the estate of someone who hasdied after becoming severely disabled due to one of the listed vaccinations. What Constitutes Severe Disablement? To meet the threshold for payment the applicant must be ‘severely disabled’. This means that, as disablement is worked out as a percentage, the individual must be at least 60% disabled. Disablement can be physical or mental and will be based on the medical evidence and records by the doctors or hospitals involved in the individual’s treatment. Date and Location of the Vaccination To receive payment the individual must have been vaccinated before their 18th birthday, unless the vaccination was during an outbreak of disease in the UK or the Isle of Man, or it was against: The vaccination also must have been given in the UK or the Isle of Man, unless vaccinated as part of the armed forces medical treatment. Time Limits on Making a Claim You can only claim on behalf of a child once they are 2 years old. To claim for an adult, apply by whichever is the latest of the following dates: How to Claim If you meet the above criteria, you may apply online or via the post by filling in an application form. You can apply on behalf of someone else if: Our Healthcare department have assisted individuals in these matters by advising on their eligibility for the scheme, gathering medical evidence and appealing decisions to refuse compensation under the scheme. This scheme has been set up to assist those who have suffered an adverse reaction to vaccinations and is necessary in that it helps these unfortunate individuals to avoid protracted and unnecessary court proceedings in order to recover compensation for their losses.
Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme was last modified: March 27th, 2023 by
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