Adrienne N. Severt v. HHS - Influenza, leukocytoclastic vasculitis (2014)

Adrienne Severt, an adult, received an influenza vaccination on October 11, 2010. She subsequently developed leukocytoclastic vasculitis and filed a petition for compensation under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act.

The petitioner investigated the facts and science supporting her case and determined she would be unable to prove entitlement to compensation. Consequently, she filed a motion to dismiss her petition, understanding that this would result in a judgment against her and end her rights in the Vaccine Program.

Respondent did not oppose the motion. The Special Master noted that to receive compensation, a petitioner must prove either a Table Injury or that the vaccine actually caused the injury.

The decision found that the petitioner had not provided preponderant evidence of a Table Injury and had not offered a medical opinion connecting the vasculitis to the vaccination, as medical records alone were insufficient. Therefore, the petition was dismissed for insufficient proof of causation.