Lucy Dipiazza v. HHS - other (2016)

Lucy Dipiazza filed a petition for vaccine compensation on December 1, 2016, alleging injury from a vaccine listed in the Vaccine Injury Table. The public decision does not specify the vaccine or the date of vaccination.

The petitioner moved for a decision dismissing her petition on November 29, 2016, acknowledging an inability to prove entitlement to compensation. To receive compensation, a petitioner must prove either a "Table Injury" or that the injury was actually caused by a vaccine.

The record did not contain evidence of a "Table Injury." Furthermore, the record lacked a medical expert's opinion or other persuasive evidence indicating that the petitioner's injury was vaccine-caused. The decision noted that claims alone are insufficient for an award; medical records or a physician's opinion are required.

As there were insufficient medical records and no medical opinion offered, the petitioner failed to demonstrate entitlement. Consequently, the case was dismissed for insufficient proof of causation by Special Master George L.

Hastings, Jr. The Clerk was ordered to enter judgment accordingly.

The public decision does not describe the petitioner's alleged condition, onset, symptoms, tests, treatments, or name any counsel.