French Public Health Code
In forceIf the vaccination was compulsory at the time it was carried out, the Director of the Office will, if necessary, arrange for an expert opinion to assess the extent of the damage and determine whether it is attributable.
The doctor responsible for carrying out the assessment is chosen, on the basis of his or her competence in the field(s) concerned, from the national list of medical accident experts mentioned in article L. 1142-10 or one of the lists established by article 2 of law no. 71-498 of 29 June 1971 relating to legal experts or, exceptionally, from outside these lists.
The Office then informs the claimant, at least fifteen days before the date of the examination, of the identity and qualifications of the doctor(s) responsible for carrying out the examination and of the expert assessment assignment entrusted to him/her.
The Office will also inform the claimant that he may be assisted by a person of his choice.
The expert sends his draft report to the claimant, who then has fifteen days to send any comments.
Within three months of the date of his appointment, the expert will send the Office his expert report including his response to the claimant's observations.
The Office will send this report without delay to the claimant, who has fifteen days in which to submit any observations.
