Greg McCants v. HHS - Hepatitis B, severe erythema multiforme-type drug reaction (2014)

Greg McCants filed a petition on February 4, 2014, alleging that a Hepatitis B vaccination received on May 21, 2010, caused him to suffer a severe erythema multiforme-type drug reaction. After investigating the facts and science, Mr.

McCants filed a motion for dismissal, stating he would be unable to prove entitlement to compensation under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act. He understood this would result in a judgment against him and end his rights in the Vaccine Program.

The court noted that to receive compensation, petitioners must prove either a Table Injury or that the vaccine actually caused the injury. The record did not contain evidence of a Table Injury, nor did it include a medical expert's opinion or other persuasive evidence of causation.

Because the medical records were insufficient and no supporting medical opinion was offered, the petition was dismissed for insufficient proof.