Social Welfare Authority

Apply for compensation for vaccine damage

Prerequisites

• You have had a vaccination that is required by law or recommended by an authority.
• You have suffered vaccine damage as a result of the vaccination (this can generally only be assumed after six months have passed)

Documents required

• Evidence of vaccination administration
• Vaccination certificate
• Treatment records

Please note

Deadlines

In principle, there are no deadlines to be observed. In order to receive compensation from the time the damage occurs, you must submit the application within one year of the vaccination.

Procedure

• You submit your application in writing to the responsible authority. You can submit the application informally or use the form provided.
• The responsible authority will check the completeness of your application and, if necessary, request any missing documents or information from you.
• The competent authority checks whether the requirements are met.
• A medical assessment follows.
• The responsible authority will inform you of the decision in writing.

Processing time

The processing time varies in individual cases.

Fees

No

Legal remedies

Objections can be lodged against decisions.

Legal basis

Section 24, sentence 1, Book XIV of the Social Code (SGB XIV)


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Section 141 sentence 1 Fourteenth Book of the Social Code (SGB XIV)


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