Conchita Del Mundo v. HHS - Influenza, transverse myelitis and neuromyelitis optica (2017)

Conchita Del Mundo filed a petition for compensation alleging that an Influenza vaccine administered on November 7, 2012, and a Hepatitis A vaccine administered on January 9, 2013, caused her to suffer from transverse myelitis (TM) and neuromyelitis optica (NMO). She further alleged that she experienced residual effects of these injuries for more than six months.

The parties filed a stipulation for damages, agreeing that a decision should be entered awarding compensation to Petitioner. Respondent denied that the flu or Hep A vaccines caused Petitioner's alleged TM, NMO, or any other injury.

Nevertheless, the parties agreed to the joint stipulation, which the Special Master found reasonable and adopted as the decision of the Court. Petitioner was awarded a lump sum of $500,000.00 for first-year life care expenses, combined lost earnings, pain and suffering, and past unreimbursable expenses, plus an amount to purchase an annuity contract.

Judgment was entered in accordance with the terms of the stipulation.