Susan Pless v. HHS - Tdap, paresthesias, GBS, somatoform disorder (2017)

Susan Pless filed a petition alleging that after receiving a Tdap vaccine on May 30, 2014, she developed paresthesias, Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), somatoform disorder, and neuropathy. The medical records did not support her claims.

Multiple physicians examined her within two months of vaccination and found her to be neurologically normal, with normal reflexes, strength, CSF protein, and nerve conduction studies. Her symptoms were largely attributed to generalized anxiety disorder and somatization.

Petitioner was unable to secure expert medical testimony to causally connect her alleged injuries to the Tdap vaccine. Consequently, she filed a motion to dismiss her own petition, stating she could not prove entitlement.

The court granted her motion and dismissed the case. The petition was filed on February 6, 2017, and the decision dismissing the case was issued on February 6, 2017.