Sharlee Funai v. HHS - Influenza, adverse effects (2017)

Sharlee Funai filed a petition for compensation on April 25, 2017, alleging that the influenza vaccine she received on September 17, 2013, caused adverse effects. In an amended petition filed on August 19, 2016, she reiterated this claim.

However, after investigating the facts and science, Ms. Funai concluded she could not prove entitlement to compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.

She moved for a dismissal of her claim, which the respondent did not oppose. Special Master Herbrina Sanders noted that to receive compensation, a petitioner must prove either a Table Injury or that the vaccine actually caused the injury.

The record did not contain evidence of a Table Injury, nor persuasive evidence that the alleged injury was caused by the vaccination. The public decision states that the medical records were insufficient, and no expert opinion was provided.

Consequently, the case was dismissed for insufficient proof. The Clerk was directed to enter judgment accordingly.