Kristyn Polen v. HHS - HPV, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, myofascial pain syndrome and polyarthralgia (2014)

Kristyn Polen, an adult, received two human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations on July 23, 2009, and September 24, 2009. She later filed a petition alleging that these vaccinations caused her to develop fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, myofascial pain syndrome, and polyarthralgia.

Ms. Polen was unable to find an expert to establish a causal link between the vaccinations and her alleged conditions, and the case proceeded on the record.

The decision on entitlement, dated November 12, 2013, denied compensation. Despite the denial of compensation, Ms.

Polen's counsel sought attorneys' fees and costs, arguing that the petition was brought in good faith and with a reasonable basis. Respondent did not object to the criteria for awarding fees.

The parties subsequently stipulated to a final amount for attorneys' fees and costs. On April 23, 2014, the court awarded Kristyn Polen $18,813.77 for attorneys' fees and costs.