{"package_id":"USCOURTS-cofc-1_17-vv-00214","decision_granule_id":"USCOURTS-cofc-1_17-vv-00214-0","petitioner_identifier":"Chirag Palsana","is_minor":null,"age_at_vaccination":null,"age_unit_raw":null,"vaccine_type":"influenza","vaccination_date":"2015-10-12","condition_raw":"transverse myelitis","condition_category":"transverse_myelitis","autism_spectrum_adjacent":0,"outcome":"compensated","award_amount_usd":814406,"decision_date":"2020-11-10","extraction_version":"gemini-v2","extracted_at":"2026-04-30T04:58:50.978063+00:00","number_of_concurrent_vaccines":1,"dose_number":null,"time_to_onset_days":null,"theory_of_causation":"Petitioner Chirag Palsana alleged that he suffered transverse myelitis (TM) as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on October 12, 2015, and experienced residual effects for more than six months. The respondent denied that the vaccine caused the TM or any other injury. The parties filed a joint stipulation for damages, and Special Master Daniel T. Horner adopted the stipulation as the decision of the Court. The award included a lump sum of $814,406.20 for first-year life care expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and past unreimbursable expenses, plus an amount to purchase an annuity. The public decision does not specify the theory of causation, the mechanism of injury, or name any experts. The decision was issued on November 10, 2020, based on a stipulation filed October 16, 2020. Petitioner counsel was Diana Lynn Stadelnikas, and respondent counsel was Lisa Ann Watts.","is_death":0,"date_of_death":null,"petition_filed_date":"2017-02-14","case_summary":"Chirag Palsana filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on February 14, 2017, alleging he suffered transverse myelitis as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on October 12, 2015. He further alleged residual effects lasting more than six months. The respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused his transverse myelitis or any other injury. Nevertheless, on October 16, 2020, the parties filed a joint stipulation for damages. Special Master Daniel T. Horner found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court. The award includes a lump sum of $814,406.20, representing compensation for first-year life care expenses ($28,506.07), lost earnings ($608,023.31), pain and suffering ($175,000.00), and past unreimbursable expenses ($2,876.82). An additional amount was awarded to purchase an annuity contract. The decision directs the clerk of the court to enter judgment in accordance with the stipulation. The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, diagnostic tests, treatments, or expert witnesses. Petitioner counsel was Diana Lynn Stadelnikas of Maglio Christopher & Toale, PA, and respondent counsel was Lisa Ann Watts of the U.S. Department of Justice.","is_minor_inferred":0,"is_pediatric_broad":0,"special_master":"Daniel T. Horner","petitioner_identifier_original":null,"caption_petitioner_name":"Chirag Palsana","petitioner_attorney_name":"Diana Lynn Stadelnikas","petitioner_attorney_firm":"Maglio Christopher & Toale, PA","petitioner_attorney_location":"Sarasota, FL","adjudicator_name":null,"caption_people_backfilled_at":"2026-05-05 23:45:06","attorney_canonical_keys":"|diana-stadelnikas|","firm_canonical_key":"maglio-christopher-and-toale","package_title":"PALSANA v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES","canonical_url":"https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_17-vv-00214","plain_text_url":"https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_17-vv-00214.txt","json_url":"https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_17-vv-00214.json","source_documents":[{"granule_id":"USCOURTS-cofc-1_17-vv-00214-0","title":"PALSANA v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES","docket_text":"PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 10/16/2020) regarding 53 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer. Signed by Special Master Daniel T. Horner. (et) Service on parties made.","date_issued":"2020-11-10","pdf_url":"https://api.govinfo.gov/packages/USCOURTS-cofc-1_17-vv-00214/granules/USCOURTS-cofc-1_17-vv-00214-0/pdf","pdf_bytes":1043609,"triage_decision":"keep","triage_reason":"docketText matches keep keyword 'stipulation'","download_status":"ok","registry_pdf_url":"https://vicp-registry.org/pdf/USCOURTS-cofc-1_17-vv-00214/USCOURTS-cofc-1_17-vv-00214-0"},{"granule_id":"USCOURTS-cofc-1_17-vv-00214-1","title":"PALSANA v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES","docket_text":"PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 02/23/2021) regarding 62 DECISION of Special Master - Fees Signed by Special Master Daniel T. Horner. (kp) Service on parties made.","date_issued":"2021-03-24","pdf_url":null,"pdf_bytes":null,"triage_decision":"skip","triage_reason":"fees-only decision (attorney compensation)","download_status":"skipped"}]}