Katreena Rayner v. HHS - Tetanus-Diptheria, neurological injuries; migraines and seizures (2015)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Katreena Rayner filed a petition for vaccine compensation alleging that Tetanus-Diptheria (TD), meningococcal, and human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations on July 28, 2010 caused her to develop neurological injuries. An amended petition later alleged that a series of vaccinations, including TD, meningococcal, HPV, and influenza, caused her to develop migraines and seizures.
The respondent argued that the petitioner failed to prove by a preponderance of the evidence that her migraines and seizures were caused-in-fact by any of her vaccinations and that the petition should be dismissed. The petitioner subsequently moved for a dismissal, stating she was unable to secure further evidence required to prove entitlement.
The court found that the petitioner failed to demonstrate either a "Table Injury" or that her injuries were actually caused by a vaccination, as there were insufficient medical records and no competent medical opinion supporting her claim. Consequently, the case was dismissed for insufficient proof.
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