Deborah Valles v. HHS - MMR, arthralgia, myalgia, myositis, muscle weakness, bilateral bursitis in both knees, numbness, tingling and pain (2017)

Deborah Valles filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered arthralgia, myalgia, myositis, muscle weakness, bilateral bursitis in both knees, numbness, tingling, and pain as a result of her measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination on August 8, 2012. She stated that she received the vaccination in the United States and that her injuries lasted for more than six months.

Ms. Valles also represented that she had not received any previous award or settlement for her injury.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the MMR vaccine caused her alleged conditions. Despite the denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing that Ms.

Valles should receive compensation. The Chief Special Master found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court.

Ms. Valles was awarded a lump sum of $20,000.00, representing compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act.