Karen Shock v. HHS - MMR, hearing loss and tinnitus (2016)

Karen Shock filed a petition for vaccine compensation on November 5, 2015, alleging that the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, which she received on June 25, 2014, caused her to develop hearing loss and tinnitus, with residual effects lasting more than six months. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the MMR vaccine caused the alleged injuries.

The parties reached a joint stipulation to settle the case. Special Master Christian J.

Moran adopted the stipulation as the decision of the Court. As part of the stipulation, the Secretary agreed to issue a lump sum payment of $25,000.00 to Karen Shock as compensation for all damages.

The decision directed the clerk to enter judgment accordingly. The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, diagnostic tests, treatments, or expert witnesses.

Petitioner was represented by Diana L. Stadelnikas of Maglio Christopher and Toale, PA, and respondent was represented by Sarah C.

Duncan of the U.S. Department of Justice.