Wynette Arias v. HHS - Hepatitis B, lichenoid lesions (2016)

Wynette Arias filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on April 9, 2014, alleging that she developed lichenoid lesions as a result of Hepatitis B vaccinations received on July 29, 2011, and August 29, 2011. She further alleged that she experienced residual effects of this injury for more than six months.

The respondent denied that the Hepatitis B vaccines were the cause of her alleged injury. Despite the denial, the parties reached a settlement agreement.

On February 15, 2016, they filed a joint stipulation outlining the terms of the settlement. Respondent agreed to pay Ms.

Arias a lump sum of $110,000.00 as compensation for all damages available under the program. The Special Master adopted the parties' stipulation and awarded the compensation.

The clerk of the court was directed to enter judgment in accordance with this decision.