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The parties reached a settlement via stipulation filed September 13, 2016, and Special Master Brian H. Corcoran adopted the stipulation as his decision on October 17, 2016. The stipulation awarded Petitioner a lump sum of $175,000.00. The public decision does not detail the specific theory of causation, medical experts, or the mechanism of injury.","is_death":0,"date_of_death":null,"petition_filed_date":"2016-09-13","case_summary":"Devon Jaffri filed a petition on July 17, 2013, seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. Ms. Jaffri alleged that she suffered neurological injuries, specifically acute disseminating encephalomyelitis (ADEM) and/or multiple sclerosis (MS), with residual effects lasting more than six months, as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on November 22, 2011. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccine caused Ms. Jaffri's alleged injuries. Despite maintaining their respective positions, both parties agreed to settle the case through a stipulation filed on September 13, 2016. Special Master Brian H. Corcoran reviewed the stipulation and found it to be reasonable, adopting it as the decision in the case. As a result, Ms. Jaffri was awarded a lump sum of $175,000.00, payable by check to Petitioner, as compensation for all damages available under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. The decision was finalized on October 17, 2016. Petitioner was represented by Clifford J. Shoemaker of Shoemaker, Gentry, & Knickelbein, and Respondent was represented by Lisa A. Watts of the U.S. Department of Justice. The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical tests performed, treatments received, or the specific mechanism of causation.","is_minor_inferred":0,"is_pediatric_broad":0,"special_master":"Brian H. 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