Sheila Yagodzinski v. HHS - Influenza, Mast Cell Activation Disorder (2017)

Sheila Yagodzinski filed a petition on September 30, 2016, alleging that she developed Mast Cell Activation Disorder (MCAD) as a result of an influenza vaccination received on October 11, 2013. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the vaccination caused Ms.

Yagodzinski's condition. Despite the denial, the parties reached a stipulation for compensation, which was reviewed and found reasonable by Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey.

As part of the stipulation, Ms. Yagodzinski was awarded a lump sum payment of $120,000.00, representing compensation for all damages.

The decision was entered on August 16, 2017. The public decision does not describe the onset of symptoms, specific clinical details, or any expert testimony.

Myles Dell Jacobson represented the petitioner, and Adriana Teitel represented the respondent.