Christina Peri v. HHS - Influenza, ptosis (2016)

Christina Peri filed a petition on September 14, 2015, alleging that an influenza vaccination received on October 1, 2012, caused a systemic immune response including rash, myalgias, arthralgias, and progressive severe disability. She claimed the injury, specifically ptosis (drooping of one eyelid), had residual effects lasting more than six months.

The court directed her to provide photographic evidence of the ptosis persisting for over six months post-vaccination by October 31, 2016, to meet the Program's severity requirement. However, Christina Peri failed to submit the required photographs or any additional medical records supporting her claim.

Consequently, the court dismissed the case for failure to prosecute and for insufficient proof of an injury lasting the requisite six months. The case was brought as an off-Table claim, but the dismissal was based on procedural grounds and lack of evidence, not a determination on the merits of causation.