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CIDP & Vaccine Injuries
Fighting for Vaccine Injury Victims – Get the Compensation You Deserve
Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) is a rare neurological disorder that sometimes develops after vaccine administration — most commonly the flu shot, hepatitis B vaccine, or tetanus vaccine. It affects the body’s peripheral nerves and immune system, gradually damaging the myelin sheath that protects nerve fibers. Over time, this leads to worsening symptoms like muscle weakness, numbness, and impaired sensory function.
For many people, it begins with what feels like typical fatigue or tingling after vaccination. Then the symptoms progress. Walking becomes difficult. Hands feel numb. You’re referred to a neurologist. Then more tests — an EMG, nerve conduction study, spinal fluid analysis — until the diagnosis finally arrives: CIDP. What follows is a long, uncertain road that may include IVIG treatment, physical therapy, and difficult adjustments at home and work.
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Hear Cheryl's Vaccine Injury Story
Cheryl, a former client of My Vaccine Lawyer, shares her experience with Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) following a flu shot. She describes the sudden onset of pain, limited shoulder mobility, and a long recovery process that led her to seek legal help from attorney Max Muller.
With his support, Cheryl filed a successful claim through the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program and received a settlement covering her medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. SIRVA symptoms typically include sudden pain within 48 hours of vaccination, restricted range of motion, and discomfort that can last for weeks or months.
Types of Vaccine Injury Cases We Handle
Our job is to help people facing vaccine-related injuries navigate the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) — a federal claims system that allows vaccine injury clients to recover financial compensation without having to sue a doctor or pharmaceutical company. If you or a loved one developed inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy CIDP after a vaccination, you may be eligible for a vaccine injury claim. We handle every step of the legal process, from medical documentation to filing fees, so you can focus on recovery, not paperwork.
Most people never expect a routine influenza vaccine, hepatitis B vaccine, or tetanus vaccine to lead to a long-term neurological issue. But when vaccine-related injuries like CIDP happen, they disrupt far more than health — they change income, caregiving responsibilities, and future plans. We represent clients nationwide in all stages of vaccine injury cases, helping them file for financial compensation through the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. Here are the most common scenarios we assist with:
Gradual Onset After Routine Vaccination
Many of our clients don’t immediately link their symptoms to the vaccine. CIDP can develop slowly, and by the time a neurologist confirms the diagnosis, months may have passed since vaccine administration. We build your case using clear medical documentation, timelines, and expert testimony that connect the condition to your recent vaccination — critical in off-table claims that require proof of causation.
Misdiagnosis or Delayed Medical Recognition
CIDP is often misclassified early as Guillain-Barré syndrome, diabetic neuropathy, or other nerve conditions. Some clients are told symptoms are anxiety or stress-related. This delay often leads to more aggressive treatment needs and longer recovery. We review medical records closely to show how symptoms evolved — and that missed opportunities for diagnosis don’t make the case less valid under the VICP.
Permanent Impairment and Employment Disruption
Some people experience long-term loss of strength, coordination, or impaired sensory function that limits work or day-to-day functioning. Others are forced to stop working entirely. These are compensable damages, and we fight to recover lost wages, reduced earning capacity, and future care costs.
Family Impact and Caregiver Strain
When CIDP leads to mobility or independence loss, family members often step in — sometimes leaving work, paying out of pocket for care, or adjusting their lives to provide full-time support. We make sure your vaccine injury claim accounts for how this condition has reshaped the roles and routines in your household.
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Why Choose My Vaccine Lawyer?
Let an Experienced Vaccine Injury Lawyer Fight for You
When facing a vaccine injury claim, you need a law firm with the knowledge and experience to take on complex cases. Our attorneys have been recognized for their success in personal injury litigation and vaccine injury claims.
With a background in medical injury law and federal vaccine claims, our team has recovered millions for injured clients. We combine aggressive representation with personalized legal strategies to get you the best possible outcome.
Vaccine Injury Payouts
The VICP compensates for unreimbursed medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering, with the latter capped at $250,000. Between 1986 and May 2023, the VICP awarded a total of $4.6 billion, with the average award amount between 2006 and 2020 being $450,000.
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How Vaccine Injury Claims Work
Don’t Wait – Get Help For Your Injury Today
If you were diagnosed with CIDP after receiving a flu vaccine, hepatitis B vaccine, or other immunization, you may be entitled to financial compensation through the VICP. This is a federal claims process created to support individuals who suffer rare but serious vaccine-related injuries, without requiring you to sue your doctor or the vaccine manufacturer. CIDP claims are more complex because they’re considered off-table injuries — not automatically linked to vaccines. But that doesn’t mean you don’t qualify. These cases can still succeed with strong medical documentation, expert support, and experienced legal representation.
Whether you're boldly getting on with life after diagnosis, facing mobility issues, or struggling with lost income and daily challenges, you're not expected to manage this alone. We help clients file their vaccine injury claim, gather the records, coordinate with healthcare providers, and handle every legal step — so you can focus on your health and future, not court filings.
Compensation You May Be Entitled To
CIDP can cause lasting disruptions to daily life, income, and long-term health. Many people face years of treatment, missed work, and medical costs that aren’t fully covered by insurance. A vaccine injury claim through the VICP can help you recover compensation for the full scope of what this condition has taken from you. Depending on your situation, compensation may be available for:
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Medical expenses for diagnostics, IVIG treatment, and therapy
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Lost wages or reduced earning capacity due to disability
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Pain and suffering, up to $250,000 under VICP limits
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Long-term care needs, including mobility support or in-home assistance
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Out-of-pocket costs from missed work, caregiver burden, or necessary accommodations
Our role is to make sure your claim reflects the true financial and personal impact of your condition — not just what’s written in your chart.
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What Happens If CIDP Isn’t a Table Injury?
Because CIDP is not listed on the Vaccine Injury Table, it’s considered an “off-table” injury — which means it isn’t automatically presumed to be caused by a vaccine. That doesn’t mean you’re not eligible for compensation. It just means your case requires stronger medical evidence and a more carefully built legal argument. We handle these kinds of claims regularly and know exactly what’s required to move them forward successfully through vaccine court.
How CIDP Claims Are Proven
To win compensation for CIDP, we build a strong, evidence-based case. That includes:
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A detailed medical timeline showing when symptoms began after vaccine administration
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Complete medical records from before and after the flu shot, hepatitis B vaccine, or tetanus vaccine
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Written opinions or testimony from neurologists and other healthcare providers
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A scientific explanation of how the vaccine likely triggered the immune system response that led to CIDP
Our legal team handles everything — from gathering your records to coordinating medical experts to filing your claim with the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. If the government challenges your case, we’re fully prepared to take it to a hearing.
What It All Means For You
CIDP vaccine injury claims can be more complex than conditions already listed in the national vaccine injury compensation program, but they are absolutely worth pursuing. With the right combination of medical evidence and experienced legal guidance, you can recover meaningful financial compensation for what this condition has cost you. If you were diagnosed with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy after a flu shot, hepatitis B vaccine, or other immunization, we’re here to help. We’ll walk you through each step of the VICP claim process, and fight to make sure your case is taken seriously — and compensated fairly.
The Vaccine Injury Claim Process
Vaccine injury cases follow a unique legal process. Since these claims are handled under the VICP, they require an attorney with experience in federal vaccine litigation. At My Vaccine Lawyer, we start with a free consultation to assess your claim. We then gather medical records, expert testimony, and supporting evidence to build a strong case. If a fair settlement isn’t offered, we are prepared to take your case to trial.
1. Contact Your Doctor
If you suffered a vaccine-related injury, adverse effects or worsening symptoms, call your doctor immediately.
Still Have Questions?
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Can CIDP claims succeed even if symptoms started months after the vaccine?
Yes. Unlike many vaccine injuries that have a short onset window, CIDP may not appear until weeks or even months after vaccine administration. These longer timelines don’t disqualify you — they just require stronger medical documentation and a clear, expert-supported timeline. We handle this in every CIDP claim we build.
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What if I already had nerve issues before getting the vaccine?
Pre-existing conditions don't automatically prevent you from filing a claim. The key is showing that the vaccine either triggered, worsened, or accelerated your condition. We’ll work with specialists to determine how your symptoms changed and whether the vaccine played a role worth compensating.
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Does the VICP cover long-term IVIG treatment and ongoing therapy?
Yes. If your claim is successful, the VICP can compensate for current and future medical expenses — including intravenous immunoglobulin, rehab, and in-home support. We include cost projections in your claim to make sure you’re covered going forward.
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How long does it take to resolve a CIDP vaccine injury claim?
Most vaccine injury claims are resolved within 12–24 months, depending on complexity. CIDP cases often require medical expert reports, which can add time — but they’re crucial to proving causation. Our team keeps your case moving and updates you every step of the way.
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Will my claim be made public or shared with my employer or insurance?
No. Vaccine injury claims are handled in a federal court system, but personal details are not made public or disclosed to your employer. Filing a VICP claim is confidential and won’t affect your current medical coverage, job, or disability benefits.
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