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Petitioner's expert, Dr. Marcel Kinsbourne, opined that the DTaP vaccination significantly aggravated X.G.'s pre-existing condition and caused his seizure disorder. Respondent's expert, Dr. Elaine Wirrell, opined that X.G.'s seizure disorder was likely caused by either the CMV infection or the genetic mutation, both of which predated the vaccination. Special Master Christian J. Moran found Dr. Wirrell more qualified and credible than Dr. Kinsbourne, crediting Dr. Wirrell's opinion that the CMV infection and genetic mutation were the likely causes of X.G.'s seizure disorder. The Special Master concluded that petitioner failed to establish causation by a preponderance of the evidence and denied compensation. The decision does not specify an award amount.","is_death":0,"date_of_death":null,"petition_filed_date":"2018-09-06","case_summary":"On September 6, 2018, Charlise Ellis, mother and next friend of X.G., a minor, filed a petition alleging that the DTaP vaccination administered on April 8, 2011, caused or significantly aggravated X.G.'s seizure disorder. X.G. had a genetic mutation (MED13L) and a symptomatic congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in utero, both of which predated the vaccination and were identified as potential causes for his seizure disorder. The petition also noted X.G. had a history of developmental delay prior to the vaccination. Petitioner's expert, Dr. Marcel Kinsbourne, opined that the DTaP vaccination significantly aggravated X.G.'s pre-existing condition and caused his seizure disorder. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, relied on the opinion of Dr. Elaine Wirrell, a pediatric neurologist. Dr. Wirrell opined that X.G.'s seizure disorder was likely caused by either the CMV infection or the genetic mutation, both of which predated the vaccination. The Special Master, Christian J. Moran, found Dr. Wirrell to be more qualified and credible than Dr. Kinsbourne. The Special Master credited Dr. Wirrell's opinion, noting that X.G.'s treating physicians generally did not associate the vaccination with his disabilities. The Special Master concluded that the petitioner failed to establish, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the vaccination caused or significantly aggravated X.G.'s seizure disorder, and therefore denied compensation.","is_minor_inferred":1,"is_pediatric_broad":1,"special_master":"Christian J. 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